Mechanical Design Engineer – Autonomous Drone Systems

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to shape the physical architecture of our autonomous drone platforms. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from early concepts to low‑volume production, collaborating closely with electronics, software, manufacturing and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design drone airframes, docking stations, payload mounts, battery mechanisms and protective enclosures.
• Manage system mass, mass distribution and centre‑of‑gravity to ensure flight stability.
• Perform structural analysis, prototype testing and validation of mechanical components.
• Develop production‑ready parts using 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet‑metal, composites and injection molding.
• Integrate cable harnesses, routing features and strain‑relief solutions.
• Iterate quickly through physical prototypes and hand‑over validated designs to manufacturing.

Required profile

• Enjoys building and testing real hardware, not just CAD models.
• Can iterate rapidly using 3D printing and other fast‑fabrication methods.
• Willing to own a design from concept through field deployment.

Required skills

• CAD (mechanical design)
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• CNC machining
• Sheet‑metal fabrication
• Composite material processing
• Plastic injection molding
• Structural analysis
• Mass properties and centre‑of‑gravity analysis