Mechanical / Mechatronics Test Engineer, Dropbox
Core
Own mechanical-heavy test and validation for Dropbox, a customer-facing package-loading product for autonomous drone delivery systems.
Role type
Senior Hardware Test Engineer (Mechanical/Mechatronics)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery logistics system (Zipline)
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous Drones / Mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical fundamentals (statics, dynamics, kinematics, fatigue, wear, materials, tolerance analysis, FEA), CAD design, sensor integration, experimental design, statistical analysis, Python automation, failure investigation, root cause analysis, supplier validation
Preferred skills
electromechanical validation, high-cycle life testing, environmental durability testing, automated test rig design, data correlation with field telemetry
Technologies
Python, CAD, load cells, torque sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, data-acquisition hardware
Responsibilities
Develop test methods, equipment, and automation to validate mechanical assemblies and system behaviors; Design and maintain test stands, fixtures, and environmental setups; Select and integrate instrumentation for data collection; Lead structured failure investigations and root cause analysis; Correlate bench tests with field telemetry and service records; Mentor engineers and technicians in test execution and analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC