Mechanical Engineer

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