Senior Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Drone Systems

Roboticsconnected; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Aerial is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for autonomous drone platforms, leading projects from concept through prototyping to production.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aerospace/defense mechanical design, with MIL-STD familiarity, CAD tools (SolidWorks, PDM), and strong cross-functional collaboration in a startup-like environment. On-site in Brooklyn, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical design/analysis in aerospace/defense for UAS.
• MIL-STD familiarity and ISO/AS9100 desirably.
• Proficient CAD/CAx tools with simulation experience.
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication familiarity.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration in a small-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for autonomous drone platforms.
• Translate requirements into robust, manufacturable designs.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses and simulations.
• Create 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and fabrication docs.
• Prototype, assemble, and validate new designs; support production transfer.
• Lead design reviews and drive continuous improvement with teams.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork

Hands-on prototyping experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Solidworks

Solidworks PDM

Solidworks Simulation

Job description

Easy Aerial is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for autonomous drone platforms, leading projects from concept through prototyping to production.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aerospace/defense mechanical design, with MIL-STD familiarity, CAD tools (SolidWorks, PDM), and strong cross-functional collaboration in a startup-like environment. On-site in Brooklyn, NY.