Lead Mechatronics Engineer

Infravision; Buda (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Infravision is seeking a Lead Mechatronics Engineer in Buda, TX to lead the design, integration, and validation of advanced payloads for our heavy-lift UAV platforms. This hands-on leadership role unites mechanical, electrical, and software controls to deliver flight-ready solutions.

You will own payload architecture from concept through deployment, manage cross-disciplinary teams and external suppliers, and ensure performance, reliability, and safety in real-world aviation environments.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years in automation, robotics, or electromechanical systems integration.
• Proven experience with multirotor drones and open-source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4, CubePilot).
• Strong MAVLink, embedded integration, and drone telemetry knowledge.
• CAD skills in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 for lightweight mechanisms; high-current power distribution.
• Project leadership across multidisciplinary teams with rigorous root-cause analysis.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate preferred.
• ROS and computer vision familiarity on UAV platforms helpful.
• Experience designing hardware for harsh outdoor environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsabilidades

• Lead UAV payload design & integration for heavy-lift multirotor platforms.
• Interface hardware with flight controller via MAVLink, CAN, or serial.
• Select motors, sensors, power distribution, and companion computers.
• Manage SWaP constraints including CG and flight dynamics.
• Serve as Responsible Engineer for payload development from concept to deployment.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets; coordinate internal teams and suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate flight-safety and redundancy risks.
• Develop and execute test plans: bench, HIL, and live flight testing.
• Diagnose issues via flight logs; perform root-cause analysis and PID tuning.
• Maintain system requirements, wiring diagrams, manuals, safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Mechatronics

UAV platforms

Flight controllers

MAVLink

Embedded integration

ROS

Computer vision

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Power distribution

Wiring harness

NVIDIA Jetson

Raspberry Pi

Educación

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechatronics

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng.

Herramientas

ArduPilot

PX4

CubePilot

MAVLink

NVIDIA Jetson

Raspberry Pi

CAN bus

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Descripción del empleo

Lead Mechatronics Engineer

Buda, TX | Full-Time | Onsite

The Opportunity

Infravision is seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex electromechanical payloads for our proprietary heavy-lift multirotor UAV platforms.

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you will bring together mechanical engineering, electrical systems, and software controls to develop reliable, flight-ready solutions. From initial concept through testing and deployment, you will oversee payload integration, troubleshoot complex engineering challenges, and ensure systems meet demanding performance and flight safety requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across multiple technical disciplines, taking ownership of complex development projects, and seeing innovative technology perform in real-world aviation environments.

About Infravision

Infravision is transforming how the world's power grids are built through innovative, drone-enabled automation. Our mission is to make grid construction 10 times faster, safer, and more affordable. With safety at the core of everything we do, we combine advanced technology, engineering expertise, and practical innovation to shape the future of energy infrastructure.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. Our team brings together professionals from aviation, engineering, technology, and military service, creating a collaborative environment built on trust, integrity, and shared purpose. We are proud of our strong representation of military veterans and the unique experience they bring to our workforce.

Why Join Infravision?

Join a team that's redefining energy infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful work.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with traditional pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• UAV Payload Design & Integration: Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom electromechanical payloads onto heavy-lift multirotor platforms.
• Flight Controller & Systems Integration: Interface secondary hardware and sensors directly with the drone's flight controller (ArduPilot/PX4) via MAVLink, CAN bus, or serial protocols.
• Mechanical & Electrical Design: Select and specify drone-compatible motors, servos, sensors, power distribution boards, companion computers, and related components to support reliable payload operation.
• System Performance & Flight Dynamics: Manage Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints, including center of gravity and aircraft flight dynamics, to maintain safe operating limits.
• Technical & Project Leadership: Serve as the Responsible Engineer and primary technical point of contact for payload development from concept through deployment. Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while coordinating internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Engineering Risk & Safety: Identify and evaluate technical risks, particularly those affecting flight safety and system redundancy, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies throughout development and integration.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including bench testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, and live flight testing to verify system functionality, reliability, and safety.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Investigate system-level issues, analyze flight logs, conduct root-cause analysis, and support PID tuning and vibration analysis associated with payload integration.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain system requirements, wiring diagrams, integration manuals, test documentation, safety protocols, and other engineering records supporting the design and deployment lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• Mechatronics Experience: Minimum five years of hands‑on experience in automation, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems integration.
• UAV & Flight Controller Expertise: Proven experience with multirotor drone platforms and open-source flight controllers, including ArduPilot, PX4, or CubePilot.
• Communications & Embedded Integration: Strong understanding of MAVLink, companion computer integration using platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi, and drone telemetry systems.
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering: Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360 for lightweight mechanisms, combined with strong knowledge of high-current DC power distribution and custom wiring harness design.
• Project & Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion, manage technical deliverables, and perform rigorous root-cause analysis.
• Aviation Experience: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or Remote Pilot in Command experience preferred.
• Robotics & Computer Vision: Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS) and computer vision integration on UAV platforms preferred.
• Environmental Design: Previous experience developing hardware for harsh or demanding outdoor operating environments preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Infravision does not offer employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Other Duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infravision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process.