Mechanical Design Engineer — UAV Wire Harness

Job description

About the Team

We are seeking a highly capable Mechanical Engineer to design and develop electrical interconnect systems for next-generation UAV platforms. This role focuses on wire harness architecture, connector integration, and packaging of electrical subsystems within tightly constrained vehicle structures. Emphasis is placed on reliability, efficient routing, thermal performance, and minimizing size and mass while maintaining durability in operational environments.

About the Role

The position operates in a fast-paced, prototype-driven engineering environment with strong emphasis on hands-on development. We provide access to electrical labs, harness fabrication tools, additive manufacturing, and in-house test capability to enable rapid concept-to-hardware iteration. The role offers autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of critical interconnect subsystems from early architecture through validation.

You're excited about this opportunity because...

• Design and develop wire harness architectures and connector integration
• Optimize routing, strain relief, and packaging within complex assemblies
• Perform thermal simulations and physical testing to refine sizing and mass
• Build, route, and test harness prototypes and integration hardware
• Identify common interconnect failure modes and drive corrective design improvements
  Own subsystems from concept through validation: CAD, prototyping, testing, and refinement
• Collaborate with structures, systems, and test teams to refine requirements and interfaces
• Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and serviceable
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