Product Design Engineer
Core
Architect, develop, and refine mechanical structures and mechanisms for autonomous flying machines, ground stations, and accessories.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (aerospace/drones)
Builds
Autonomous flight systems, ground stations, and key accessories
Domain
Aerospace + electromechanical systems
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D CAD (CATIA preferred), design for manufacturing (injection molding, metal casting, CNC machining), prototyping, failure analysis, technical vendor management
Preferred skills
Parametric modeling, sheet metal forming, composites design, FAA Part 107 certification
Technologies
CATIA, 3D CAD tools
Responsibilities
Design mechanical parts and assemblies from ground-up, collaborate with electrical engineers on PCBAs and harnesses, define and execute engineering tests, drive designs from prototyping to mass production, debug and investigate failures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC