Your Impact
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in hardware development to join our dynamic team at Dedrone. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and success of our hardware products, leveraging your knowledge of mechanical design to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
- Develop fixed-site, portable, and mobile solutions, focusing on durable designs that maintain performance in various operational environments.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through to end-of-life, ensuring designs meet requirements for mechanical stability, thermal efficiency, and overall reliability under diverse conditions.
- Create conceptual designs for new products, considering factors that will influence cost, size, weight, and environmental ratings.
- Validate new designs using industry standard test equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and RF engineers, system architects, and software developers.
- Manage component and bill-of-materials (BOM) structures in PLM systems, ensuring traceability and accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a focus on product design.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, including heat transfer, EMI, and shock and vibration.
- Fundamentals in simulation tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, or similar software for thermal and structural analysis.
- Experience in designing products to withstand harsh environments.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication tools, such as drills, bandsaws, and angle grinders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex ideas clearly.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of ambiguity.
