R&D Mechanical Engineer for VTOL Wind Tunnel Systems

OneSec; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSec seeks a hands-on R&D Mechanical Engineer to design a variable-angle wind tunnel for VTOL test flights. You will select motors, bearings, actuators, and a pivoting mechanism, and integrate sensors and test rigs. CAD models and rapid prototyping will be central as you build from components to a working system.

You will work closely with flight-control and embedded-software teams to validate the wind tunnel in our drone verification pipeline and iterate based on data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong SolidWorks CAD skills and real-world mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing mechanical systems or test equipment.
• Familiarity with motors, propellers, bearings, actuators, belts, gears, and structural assemblies.
• Experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and workshop fabrication.
• Comfort using workshop tools and general hands-on fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Design the wind tunnel structure and airflow system.
• Select and integrate motors, propellers, bearings, actuators and structural components.
• Develop a pivoting mechanism for automatic wind angle changes.
• Design test stands and fixtures for VTOL aircraft mounting.
• Integrate force sensors and measurement equipment.
• Create parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Produce components using 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet materials and workshop fabrication.
• Assemble, modify and troubleshoot the physical system.
• Conduct airflow, vibration, structural and mechanical tests.
• Collaborate with flight-control and embedded-software teams to integrate into verification pipeline.
• Improve the system based on test results and data.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD design

Mechanical design

Rapid prototyping

Workshop fabrication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

Dremel tools

Job description

OneSec seeks a hands-on R&D Mechanical Engineer to design a variable-angle wind tunnel for VTOL test flights. You will select motors, bearings, actuators, and a pivoting mechanism, and integrate sensors and test rigs. CAD models and rapid prototyping will be central as you build from components to a working system.

You will work closely with flight-control and embedded-software teams to validate the wind tunnel in our drone verification pipeline and iterate based on data.