Mechanical Engineer

Description

AITAN is at the forefront of drone orchestration, delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding battlefield environments.

We are looking for a highly versatile and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will design a wide array of systems-from complex drone payloads to ruggedized electronic enclosures and ground control stations.

You will act as a mechanical focal point in the team, balancing the fast-paced, ״quick-and-dirty״ prototyping of a startup with the rigorous reliability required for high-end defense products. You will also conduct thermal and stress analysis simulations, and expand your horizons further into system integration and robotics.

What You'll Do

• End-to-End Design: Own the mechanical lifecycle for diverse, evolving projects. Design mechanisms, payloads, wiring and enclosures, from CAD model and prototyping to manufacturing and NPI handover. Take full ownership of the mechanical aspects of a project
• Complex Trade-Offs: Expertly navigate and optimize conflicting constraints, including Size, Weight, and Cost (SWaP-C), manufacturing complexity, thermal management, vibration isolation, and environmental sealing
• Simulation Capabilities: Bring in your expertise in thermal and structural analysis to establish and build our in-house simulation infrastructure
• Prototyping to Production: Seamlessly transition between building rapid Proofs-of-Concept (PoCs) in the lab and finalizing high-end, robust designs. Partner closely with the NPI team to ensure your designs are manufacturable and scalable
• Cross-Disciplinary Expansion: Step beyond pure mechanics to collaborate heavily with systems, hardware, and software teams, expanding your expertise into system integrations and robotics

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in multidisciplinary, high-reliability fields (Aerospace, Defense, Drones, Robotics, or similar)
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD tools)
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, specifically CNC machining, sheet metal, and additive manufacturing / 3D printing. (Ability to design specifically for manufacturability)
• Hands-on experience with FEA and thermal analysis tools, with the capability and drive to set up these workflows independently
• Proven track record of solving real-world challenges related to thermal dissipation, harsh vibrations, and environmental sealing (IP ratings / military standards) for electronics

Bonus Points

• Experience with composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber design and manufacturing processes)
• Direct experience with drone payload integration, robotics, or complex moving mechanisms
• Familiarity with defense / military environmental testing standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810)