New Products Ground Systems Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Own mechanical product development for next-generation ground systems enabling autonomous aircraft launch, recovery, recharge, and mission preparation.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (ground systems)
Builds
Automated ground systems for drone logistics operations
Domain
Autonomous logistics / robotics / mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
structural analysis, mechanism design, CAD, tolerancing, design for manufacturing, electromechanical integration, prototyping, supplier management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
experience with autonomous-aircraft interfaces, operational environment safety design
Technologies
CAD, motors, sensors, actuators, electronics
Responsibilities
Own architecture, mechanical design, build, and validation of automated ground systems from concept through testing and deployment; Design structures, precision mechanisms, and integrated hardware; Reduce technical risk through first-principles analysis and rapid prototyping; Define and execute validation for performance and reliability; Partner with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; Work with suppliers to translate prototypes into production-ready assemblies; Lead technical reviews and make product tradeoffs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC