Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems

Job description

Own the physical integration of our autonomy platform into drones, payloads and ground systems. Your work defines the fieldability, performance and production quality of our core hardware. About SE3 SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and with a strong focus on defense. Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems and we’re looking for a skilled, hands-on engineer who can turn strong concepts into robust products. About the Role As Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems , you’ll design the mechanisms, enclosures and physical integration of our on-board systems into various UAV platforms. From concept trade-off to CAD to flight test and on to production introduction, you will bring electronics, airframes, payloads and ground systems together into flying, connected and advanced multi-domain systems. You’ll report directly to our Hardware Lead and collaborate most closely with electronics developers and prototyping team. SE3 sets no bounds on collaboration so you will engage with our customer-facing colleagues and AI software developers to realize an ambitious vision of whole systems with intelligent drones at the center. Mechanical integration will be your domain, and you’ll be trusted to own it independently. What You’ll Work On Requirements & Concepts: Translate mission-needs into hardware requirements and trade-off design concepts to meet them Design & Engineer: Design and refine sealed avionics enclosures, cooling concepts, interfaces, connection and release mechanisms, packaging and integration into UAVs and ground systems such as charging-, control- and launch platforms Prototype & Iterate: Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, in simulation, test rigs and in flight Validate & Field-Test: Analyze and improve designs via simulation and real-world testing up until and including exercises with partners and armed forces Document and Industrialize: Make your work the lasting foundation of our tech and bring it into thousands of customers’ hands in collaboration with our manufacturing partner network Your Profile M.Sc…