Principal Mechanical Engineer (Drones)

Location: Seattle, WA; on-site

Salary: $147.8K–$245K plus equity

Company

hirify.global develops drones, ruggedized communication devices, and 911 response networks used by public safety agencies to support first responders.

What you will do

• Lead full lifecycle hardware development from specifications and concept design through prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing.
• Design precision actuators, gimbals, flight hardware, test setups, and related mechanical systems for drone applications.
• Establish design architectures and implementation methodologies, document analyses and test results, and make data-driven product decisions.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, perception, controls, manufacturing, and industrial design engineers.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and design intent in safety-critical drone operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mechanical engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or product design, focused on mechanical systems and precision mechanisms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with kinematics, dynamics, motion control, load analysis, linkages, gears, cams, and actuators.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA, DFT, statistical tolerance analysis, dimensioning, and GD&T.
• Experience with 3D CAD, materials including plastics and metals, and manufacturing methods such as machining, stamping, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Experience developing mechanical solutions for UAV/UAS, aerospace, robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related applications.

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical solutions in aerospace, robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with supply chain partners, electronics packaging, shock and vibration environments, failure analysis, and FEA.
• Knowledge of DC, stepper, brushless, and servo motors, motor drives, PWM, PID, speed controllers, and feedback systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission focused on improving public safety and saving lives through technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, and paid or flexible time off.
• Flexible work environment, free parking, and office refreshments in Seattle.
• Orca Pass available for employees in Puget Sound.