Autonomous Drone Design & Integration Engineer

XCaliber Technologies; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

XCaliber Technologies is actively seeking two hands-on engineers to design, build, integrate, and test unmanned aircraft platforms. You will translate CAD designs into physical prototypes, select components, and assemble devices for flight testing and production readiness.

You will work closely with autonomy, controls, and embedded software teams to resolve integration issues, perform bench tests, and iterate designs based on flight data. This role emphasizes workshop time and field testing.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fundamentals and practical CAD skills.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, integrating, and testing drones or complex hardware.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical integration with tradeoffs across weight, power, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Comfort with mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, battery handling, and basic electrical measurement.
• Familiarity with prototyping methods such as 3D printing, machining, or composites.
• Ability to interpret test data, investigate failures, and own resolution of problems.

Responsibilities

• Design airframes, structures, mounts, and mechanisms in CAD and prototype.
• Develop aircraft layouts balancing weight, CG, performance, cooling, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Select and integrate propulsion, batteries, control systems, avionics, sensors, and payloads.
• Build complete prototype aircraft, including mechanical assembly and wiring.
• Configure flight controllers and onboard electronics, tuning and integration with leads.
• Conduct bench/ground tests and participate in flight testing; diagnose failures and improve designs.
• Collaborate with autonomy, controls, embedded software, electrical, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration issues.
• Maintain drawings, BOMs, build instructions, configuration records, and test notes.

Skills

CAD

Drones / unmanned systems

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

Soldering

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Robotics

Mechatronics

Tools

3D printing

Machining

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

XCaliber Technologies is actively seeking two hands-on engineers to design, build, integrate, and test unmanned aircraft platforms. You will translate CAD designs into physical prototypes, select components, and assemble devices for flight testing and production readiness.

You will work closely with autonomy, controls, and embedded software teams to resolve integration issues, perform bench tests, and iterate designs based on flight data. This role emphasizes workshop time and field testing.