Senior Mechanical Engineer – Quadcopter Systems

About the role

Harmattan AI is looking for a high‑drive, hands‑on Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture of its flagship quadcopter platforms. You will own the full hardware lifecycle from CAD concept through prototyping to production release, working closely with cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and modeling of lightweight quadcopter structures, fuselages, motor mounts and quick‑release mechanisms in SolidWorks from concept to production.
• Develop electromechanical packaging layouts, integrating PCBs, wire harnesses, power distribution, motors and sensors into custom airframe volumes.
• Build functional prototypes and conduct lab validation including vibration testing, modal analysis, thermal chamber runs and drop testing.
• Perform structural (FEA), modal and thermal simulations and tolerance stack‑up analyses for extreme defense environments.
• Partner with industrialisation, procurement and suppliers to optimise parts for injection molding, CNC machining, sheet‑metal and additive manufacturing.
• Support assembly enablement by defining build sequences, designing jigs/fixtures and training production operators.

Required profile

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of hands‑on UAV airframe design experience, or 6+ years in complex robotics/mechanical engineering.
• Proven end‑to‑end ownership of electromechanical assemblies from CAD to production.
• Practical DFM experience with injection molding, CNC, sheet metal and 3D printing, including supplier collaboration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for structural rigidity, heat dissipation and vibration isolation.

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modal analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Rapid prototyping and physical testing
• Design for manufacturing (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing)
• UAV/quad‑copter mechanical design

What we offer

• Complete system ownership of flagship quadcopter platforms.
• Fast execution from CAD to shop‑floor testing.
• Direct mission impact with defense applications.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, aerodynamics, gimbal and production teams.