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Mechanical Engineer - GCS & Launcher

Harmattan AI· R&D
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ParisFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Mechanical design engineer focusing on Ground Control Systems (GCS) hardware, integrating mechanical design with RF and electronics packaging for field-ready defense-grade products, including drone controllers, antenna systems, and launcher enclosures.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Design: Design and prototype drone controllers, antenna systems, and launcher enclosures from scratch—covering structural architecture, ergonomics, thermal management, and high environmental/waterproofing (IP rating) constraints.
  • Product Development: Own full product development cycles end-to-end, translating operator needs into rugged, field-ready designs.
  • CAD Modelling & GD&T: 3D model in SolidWorks, including complex surface modelling, and produce detailed 2D drawings with GD&T to meet strict functional and assembly requirements.
  • DFM/DFA: Apply DFM/DFA principles systematically to minimise unit cost and assembly time at scale, collaborating with suppliers (plastic injection molding, thermoforming, sheet metal/structural fabrication, CNC, die-casting).
  • Simulation: Run FEA (stress, deformation) and thermal simulations (CFD/steady-state) to validate design decisions early.
  • Testing & Validation: Conduct mechanical stress, failure analysis, and environmental testing for extreme field conditions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Electronics and RF teams on PCB integration, internal routing, and RF constraints.
  • Supply Chain Partnership: Work with Supply Chain & Procurement on supplier qualification, cost targets, and transition to mass production.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed design, test results, and production workflow documentation.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least one full product development cycle from concept to mass production.
  • Plastic injection molding experience with full DFM process and quality control; familiarity with CNC and die-cast molding.
  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication, heavy metallic structures and large-scale thermoforming (highly desirable).
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (complex surface modelling and 2D drawings with GD&T).
  • Hands-on rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC) and integration of embedded electronics into complex enclosures.
  • Nice to have: Basic FEA (stress, deformation) and thermal simulation (steady-state, CFD); understanding of actuator/cylinder kinematics for deployment or launching mechanisms; experience in defense, aerospace, UAVs, or high-end electronics hardware.

Skills

Required:SolidWorksGD&TDFM/DFAPrototyping
Nice to have:FEA/Thermal simulation
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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