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Mechanical Engineer

Lumenier

Mechanical Engineer

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.

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
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