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

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

Lumenier, formed in June 2013, and GetFPV.com, formed in 2010, design, manufacturer and distribute high-end drones, Unmanned Systems, robotics equipment and components.Lumenier and GetFPV.com sell to consumers, commercial companies and the military. Consumer drones are primarily used for cinematography, racing and hobby use. Small commercial drones have several potential uses such as search and rescue, surveillance, agriculture, inspection, mapping, and package delivery. It is estimated, that the drone market will grow from its current volume of $7.8B today to over $60B by 2020.The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida with a newly built, open environment facility and a second facility based in Shenzhen, China. For more information, please visit the Company’s websites: www.lumenier.com and www.getfpv.com

Lumenier, formed in June 2013, and GetFPV.com, formed in 2010, design, manufacturer and distribute high-end drones, Unmanned Systems, robotics equipment and components.

Lumenier and GetFPV.com sell to consumers, commercial companies and the military. Consumer drones are primarily used for cinematography, racing and hobby use. Small commercial drones have several potential uses such as search and rescue, surveillance, agriculture, inspection, mapping, and package delivery. It is estimated, that the drone market will grow from its current volume of $7.8B today to over $60B by 2020.

The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida with a newly built, open environment facility and a second facility based in Shenzhen, China. For more information, please visit the Company’s websites: www.lumenier.com and www.getfpv.com