Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and contribute to projects developing complex cross-functional systems (mechanics, electronics, software) in future Wingtra drones and Payloads
• Translate high-level requirements into executable work packages in various technical domains
• Develop mechanical solutions for Wingtra drones, payloads and accessories, which seamlessly integrate with their electronic counterparts in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
• Analyze problems and drive solutions across the full development cycle: from feasibility study to prototyping to mass production, incl. supervising the entire process of creating and launching cutting-edge battery chargers for flight batteries, from initial concept to final production
• Build, iterate and rigorously test your solutions to ensure successful product integration
• Handling the mechanical integration of diverse payloads, guaranteeing smooth compatibility and optimal performance
• Work closely with external suppliers and engineering contractors to deliver prototypes and designs
• Interface with the internal production team at the transition to mass production, delivering robust assembly and quality processes, and working closely with the supply chain team

Requirements

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, product development, industrialization, or equivalent 
• 5-7+ years of product development experience, preferably in the UAV or automotive industry
• Programming experience with Python, Matlab, VBA and C++
• Proven experience in leading engineering projects from concept to implementation
• Expertise in evaluating and integrating LiDAR and other advanced payload systems
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge and problem solving skills to create robust but elegant designs for complex electromechanical systems
• Hands-on experience in design for at least two of the following manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC machining, metal casting, composites)
• Proficient user of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred). Demonstrated track record of clean, scalable designs and finding shortcuts to get things done on time
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Practical experience in formulating smart technical requirements that allow meaningful verification from high level user requirements
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams (matrix organization)

Plus

• Experience with aerospace or automotive industry standards
• Specific experience in camera systems / battery systems / electric drivetrain systems