Senior Mechanical Engineer, Matternet
$150-230k
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View, CA
On-demand drone delivery
Open for applications
On-demand drone delivery
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$150-230k
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make access to physical goods frictionless and universal.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years in mechanical design of complex systems (preferably drones, robotics, aerospace or automotive)
- Proficiency in engineering software, e.g. CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and FEA tools
- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of mechanical principles and materials
- Proven track record of developing mechanical systems in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
- Experience with rapid, hands-on prototyping and manufacturing processes
- Experience with scaling mechanical designs for production
- Comfortable moving quickly, owning decisions, and collaborating across discipline
Desirable
- Experience in designing an aircraft system
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to UAVs
- Knowledge of electrical systems integration
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, testing, and improvement of our drone aircraft and landing stations. You’ll own complex mechanical subsystems end-to-end, from concept to production, in a fast-moving startup environment
- Design and prototype mechanical components and systems for UAVs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Conduct detailed analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA), to evaluate designs under various load conditions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications for mechanical systems
- Oversee the fabrication and assembly of prototypes, guiding the testing and validation processes
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance product performance and manufacturability
- Support product development through the creation of comprehensive documentation and engineering reports
Our take
Matternet is helping to revolutionize access to goods across the globe, with products that help organizations operate drone logistics networks. It offers significant savings of time, money, and energy that thus far remain unrivaled in the industry. It's a major player in the smart drug delivery drone market, and has partnerships with healthcare services and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Developing this specialization and strong reputation has helped Matternet see sustained growth.
While drone regulations in the United States have stunted scaling, the company received FAA approval in late 2022, enabling it to build on the success it has earned abroad (as its European and Asian markets have more amenable regulations for large-scale drone networks). Having overcome this hurdle, Matternet has received a waiver which allows it to operate twenty drones with a single pilot. This stands as a testament to Matternet's autonomous flight capabilities, and when expanded will drop the price of its drone deliveries to a point where they can compete with traditional methods on cost.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2022
$21.5m
LATE VC
Jan 2022
$45m
LATE VC
Total funding: $95.5m
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Andreas Raptopoulos
(CEO)Before founding Matternet, they founded Future Acoustics and aylo, both focusing on music experience. They are part of the WEF's Global Drone and Aerial Mobility Council and hold several US and international patents. In addition, they were a TED Global speaker and participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos (2016 and 2017).
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