IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE SALARY: The salary posted for the DRONE MECHANICAL ENGINEER role is not absolute and was used only to fulfill the posting requirements of Indeed. The identified candidate shall be paid on a PER-PROJECT BASIS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR. Pay will discussed with the Hiring Manager.
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Drone Mechanical Engineer with a deep expertise in drone systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive mechanical design across all phases of drone development, pre-production, production, and post-production, while leveraging their experience to support construction-focused applications such as site monitoring, surveying, and inspections. This role requires a creative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings at least five years of full-time drone engineering experience (or eight years combined full-time/part-time) to the table.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and development for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, or hybrid drone platforms
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to integrate multidisciplinary systems
- Define mechanical performance requirements and validate them through analysis and testing
- Develop prototypes, oversee manufacturing processes, and support vendor relations
- Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and reliability standards throughout product lifecycle
- Support drone deployment in construction environments for monitoring, surveying, and inspections
Duties and Tasks
- Translate requirements into detailed CAD models, 3D prints, and working prototypes
- Conduct structural, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analyses to verify mechanical integrity
- Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and tolerance specifications
- Set up and execute test plans, document results, and iterate designs based on data
- Partner with production teams to optimize manufacturability, assembly workflows, and cost targets
- Troubleshoot field issues, provide root-cause analysis, and implement design improvements
- Train internal stakeholders and field technicians on mechanical aspects of drone operation
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum five years of full-time experience (or eight years combined full-time/part-time) in drone mechanical design
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, test rigs, and manufacturing processes
- Solid understanding of propulsion systems, material selection, and structural analysis
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, safety standards, and design validation protocols
- Willingness to work and get paid as a subcontractor for each drone engineering project.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience applying drones to construction use cases: site monitoring, land surveying, or inspections
- Knowledge of composite materials, additive manufacturing, or advanced fabrication techniques
- Background in production scaling, quality management systems, and failure-modes-effects analysis (FMEA)
- Exposure to multidisciplinary integration with avionics, control systems, or autonomous navigation
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to document technical designs and lead cross-functional reviews
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Rs98,000.00 - Rs171,000.00 per month
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Work Location: Remote