Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The 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.

Technical Capabilities/Skills:

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 materials

· Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)

· Experience designing and releasing production-ready parts and assemblies

· Ability to create detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysis

· Experience with lightweight structural design and material selection (aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics)

· Familiarity with FEA or first-principles analysis for structural and thermal problems

· Hands-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 production

· Experience debugging mechanical systems and root-causing failures in real-world conditions

· Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal considerations in dynamic systems

· Experience working with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers

 

The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following (“nice to have”):

· Experience with drone, UAV, aerospace, or robotics systems

· Familiarity with FPV hardware (frames, mounts, propulsion integration)

· Experience with composites and carbon fiber structural design

· Knowledge of motors, propulsion systems, or rotating machinery

· Experience designing vibration-sensitive or high-performance systems

· Prior experience supporting production scaling or field reliability

· Experience designing test fixtures, jigs, or validation setups

· Exposure 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 systems

Personal Skills/Abilities:

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment

· Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to iterate quickly on hardware

· Ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Education 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

Requirements

Personal Skills/Abilities:

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment

· Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to iterate quickly on hardware

· Ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Education 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

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance. Basic Life, Additional Life and AD&D Insurance. Company paid STD & LTD. 401(k). PTO