Mechanical Test Equipment Design Engineer, Crash Safety
Core
Design and build custom mechanical test equipment to validate the structural integrity, crashworthiness, and battery safety of autonomous delivery aircraft and ground systems under extreme loading conditions.
Role type
Mechanical Test Equipment Design Engineer (Crash Safety)
Builds
Custom mechanical test fixtures, reaction structures, containment systems, and automated loading systems for crash and abuse validation.
Domain
Autonomous logistics / Drone delivery / Aerospace hardware / Battery safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical system design, Structural analysis, FEA, CAD (NX/SolidWorks), Machine design, GD&T, Tolerance analysis, Bolted joint design, Fatigue assessment, Material selection, Design for manufacturing, Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Servo-electric actuation systems, Welded structures, Fabrication, Equipment commissioning and troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Crash/impact/abuse testing experience, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, FEA tools, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Servo-electric actuators
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end development of crash safety equipment from requirements to validation; Design structural frames and mechanisms for high-energy testing; Perform engineering analyses including hand calculations and FEA; Produce CAD assemblies and manufacturing documentation; Partner with electrical/software teams to integrate instrumentation; Build and improve laboratory equipment for safety and repeatability; Lead supplier engagement for custom mechanical assemblies.
Seniority
All levels (entry to senior)