Senior Mechanical Engineer
Skills
Asset-Backed SecuritiesConnectorsCooperativeCritical EnvironmentsEmergency ServicesField TestingFoam
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- Hands-on experience with FDM and/or resin 3D printing including material selection and print optimization
- Practical knowledge of 3D printing materials including PLA PETG ABS TPU Nylon and composites
- Experience building flying or modifying UAVs and familiarity with drone hardware ecosystems
- Understanding of robotics mechanisms including servo and stepper motor integration linkages and motion systems
- Industrial design competency including ingress protection thermal management vibration tolerance and impact resistance
- Basic understanding of LiPo and lithium-ion battery systems charging architectures and safety considerations
- Experience designing enclosures and hardware for field deployment with sealing ingress protection and structural durability
- Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team alongside software electrical and systems engineers
- Comfort working independently with limited oversight
- Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
Nice to have
- Field-tested mindset
- Rapid prototyping
- Independent worker
- Calm under pressure
- Cross-functional collaborator
Day to day
- Design and oversee ruggedized electronic enclosures for swarm hardware, including Dongle Cases and Bridge Boxes, with an emphasis on durability and field readiness.
- Specify, source, and customize packaging solutions such as Pelican cases and precision foam inserts to protect vehicles and ground equipment during transport and deployment.
- Develop, test, and manufacture drone attachments and mechanical modifications ranging from simple brackets to complex actuated mechanisms, while supporting rapid prototyping and field validation.