Mechanical Engineer

Lumenier/GetFPV•Bradenton, FL

11h

About The Position

The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for drone hardware and structures. This position requires a broad set of skills within the mechanical engineering discipline.

Requirements

Strong foundation in mechanical design, structures, and materials
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
Ability to create detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with lightweight structural design and material selection (aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics)
Familiarity with FEA or first-principles analysis for structural and thermal problems
Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, CNC machining, composites, or manual fabrication)
Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Ability to take designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and production
Experience debugging mechanical systems and root-causing failures in real-world conditions
Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal considerations in dynamic systems
Experience working with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment
Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to iterate quickly on hardware
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical or hardware engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with drone, UAV, aerospace, or robotics systems
Familiarity with FPV hardware (frames, mounts, propulsion integration)
Experience with composites and carbon fiber structural design
Knowledge of motors, propulsion systems, or rotating machinery
Experience designing vibration-sensitive or high-performance systems
Prior experience supporting production scaling or field reliability
Experience designing test fixtures, jigs, or validation setups
Exposure to cross-disciplinary systems (electronics integration, embedded systems)
Hands-on building experience (RC aircraft, drones, robotics projects, etc.)
FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systems

Responsibilities

Design and release of production-ready parts and assemblies
Create detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Lightweight structural design and material selection (aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics)
FEA or first-principles analysis for structural and thermal problems
Hands-on prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining, composites, or manual fabrication)
Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Take designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and production
Debug mechanical systems and root-cause failures in real-world conditions
Consider vibration, shock, and thermal considerations in dynamic systems
Work with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines