Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical EngineerThe UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player.The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for drone hardware and structures. This position requires a broad set of skills within the mechanical engineering discipline.To perform at a high level, the Mechanical Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and skills:Strong foundation in mechanical design, structures, and materialsProficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)Experience designing and releasing production-ready parts and assembliesAbility to create detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysisExperience with lightweight structural design and material selection (aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics)Familiarity with FEA or first-principles analysis for structural and thermal problemsHands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, CNC machining, composites, or manual fabrication)Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)Ability to take designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and productionExperience debugging mechanical systems and root-causing failures in real-world conditionsFamiliarity with vibration, shock, and thermal considerations in dynamic systemsExperience working with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturersThe ideal candidate would also have experience with the following ("nice to have"):Experience with drone, UAV, aerospace, or robotics systemsFamiliarity with FPV hardware (frames, mounts, propulsion integration)Experience with composites and carbon fiber structural designKnowledge of motors, propulsion systems, or rotating machineryExperience designing vibration-sensitive or high-performance systemsPrior experience supporting production scaling or field reliabilityExperience designing test fixtures, jigs, or validation setupsExposure to cross-disciplinary systems (electronics integration, embedded systems)Hands-on building experience (RC aircraft, drones, robotics projects, etc.)FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systemsPersonal Skills/Abilities:Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environmentCompelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around "getting the job done right"Strong problem-solving skills and ability to iterate quickly on hardwareAbility to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and firmware teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshootingDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical or hardware engineering