Drone Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks) — Break a World Record

OneSec; Fatih; On-site; TRY 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World record opportunity

Talented team

Cutting edge tech

Hands-on hardware work

Job summary

OneSec is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to advance the design of its AI-powered drone platform. You will own key mechanical subsystems, iterate quickly with rapid prototyping, and contribute to a potential world-record pursuit.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, experience turning CAD models into manufacturable parts, and a practical, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong SolidWorks or equivalent CAD skills.
• Experience designing parts that have been physically manufactured and assembled; Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Comfortable using workshop tools such as drills, Dremels, saws, adhesives, and hand tools.
• Good understanding of mechanical design, materials, fasteners, tolerances, and structural loads.
• Experience with lightweight structures, drones, aircraft, or robotics is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the drone’s mechanical structure in SolidWorks.
• Reduce aircraft weight while maintaining strength and stiffness.
• Design mounts, enclosures, battery structures, landing components, and propulsion-system interfaces.
• Produce parts using 3D printing, CNC machining, composites, and other rapid-prototyping methods.
• Assemble, modify, and repair physical prototypes in the workshop.
• Conduct structural, vibration, endurance, and flight-related tests.
• Analyze failures and rapidly redesign components based on test results.
• Work closely with electrical, propulsion, and flight-control engineers.
• Help prepare the aircraft for an official world-record flight attempt.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Mechanical design

Lightweight structures

Prototyping

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

CNC machining

Rapid prototyping

Job description

OneSec is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to advance the design of its AI-powered drone platform. You will own key mechanical subsystems, iterate quickly with rapid prototyping, and contribute to a potential world-record pursuit.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, experience turning CAD models into manufacturable parts, and a practical, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced team environment.