Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Cat Holdings, through its subsidiary Apium Swarm Robotics, is revolutionizing swarm autonomy software for various vehicles. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and manufacture hardware for drone integration and packaging solutions, ensuring operational reliability in demanding environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee manufacture of Dongle Cases, Bridge Boxes, and other ruggedized electronic enclosures
- Specify, source, and customize swarm packaging solutions including Pelican cases and precision foam inserts
- Design, test, and manufacture drone attachments and physical modifications, from simple brackets to actuated mechanisms
- Collaborate with the engineering team on “swarm in a box” mechanism design, prototyping, and field validation
Skills
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with FDM and/or resin 3D printing, including material selection and print optimization
- Practical knowledge of 3D printing materials including PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, and composite variants
- Experience building, flying, or modifying UAVs and familiarity with drone hardware ecosystems
- Understanding of robotics mechanisms including servo and stepper motor integration, linkages, and motion systems
- Industrial design competency including IP/ingress protection ratings, vibration tolerance, thermal management, and impact resistance
- Basic understanding of LiPo and lithium-ion battery systems, charging architectures, and associated safety considerations
- Experience designing enclosures and hardware for field deployment, including considerations for sealing, ingress protection, and structural durability
- Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team alongside software, electrical, and systems engineers
- Comfort working independently with limited oversight
- Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience with injection molding, vacuum forming, or other production-scale manufacturing processes
- Experience with CNC machining, laser cutting, or other subtractive and precision fabrication methods
- Familiarity with MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD-810, or equivalent environmental qualification standards
- Experience with EMI/RFI shielding considerations in enclosure design
- Experience specifying and working with custom foam fabrication, including CNC-cut foam inserts for equipment cases
- Experience with FPV racing, custom drone builds, or UAS competition platforms
- Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to collaborate on PCB mounting, connector selection, and wire routing within enclosures
- Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, or cable-driven actuation systems
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools
- Previous experience supporting hardware programs in defense, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments
- Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills
- U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
Benefits
- Generous annual equity package
- Potential bonuses
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