Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA (Preferred). On-site in Denver, CO (Satisfactory). Remote within USA (Less Preferred)

Job Duration: 10 months

 

Our client is the first non-military unmanned aircraft company to receive FAA Type Certification (2022) and operate under an FAA Production Certificate. We are seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer to lead the mechanical packaging and systems integration for aircraft (avionics, motors, controllers) and ground systems for our drone delivery system.

 

Responsibilities

• Package avionics, motors, controllers, and related hardware in the aircraft
• Package electronics and subsystems in docks and ground systems
• Manage space claims, mounting, and serviceability access
• Address thermal management, vibration, and environmental protection
• Coordinate harness routing and interfaces with the electrical team
• Produce CAD models, drawings, and integration documentation

 

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of electromechanical packaging and systems integration experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)
• GD&T and design for manufacturing and assembly
• Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements)

 

Preferred Qualifications

• UAV or aerospace experience
• Thermal and vibration analysis
• Enclosure and ingress-protection design

 

Salary Range

• $120,000 - 140,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience