Mechanical Integration Engineer

apartmentAirQo placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Integration Engineer to join our R&D team. In this role, you will be at the core of our product development process — bridging multiple engineering disciplines to ensure that airframe, propulsion, avionics, payloads, and launch/recovery systems come together as a unified, functional system.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams from early concept through to prototype build and serial production releases, making your work directly visible in the final product.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and avionics — and who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesSystems Integration
  • Participate and support conceptual design studies, contributing to system-level architecture and trade-off analyses
  • Integrate airframe, propulsion, avionics, payload, and launch/recovery subsystems into a coherent and manufacturable vehicle design
  • Define mounting interfaces between mechanical and avionics systems — ensuring compatibility across
  • Own space allocation, cable routing strategies, and accessibility planning to support efficient maintenance and serviceability throughout the product/UAV lifecycle
  • Proactively identify integration risks early in the design cycle and drive resolution through collaboration with subsystem owners
Prototype & Production Support
  • Support hands-on prototype assembly, providing on-vehicle integration guidance and resolving fit/form issues in real time
  • Produce clear, accurate, manufacturing-ready part and assembly drawings in line with engineering drawing standards
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective
Validation & Documentation
  • Develop validation and test plans to verify that integrated assemblies meet design requirements
  • Support physical testing activities, recording observations and analyzing results against acceptance criteria
  • Author thorough technical reports and presentations to support design reviews and project milestones
What We're Looking For Experience
  • 0–3 years of experience in a mechanical design, systems integration, or product development role
  • Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
  • Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical product development is an advantage
Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, configurations, and drawing environments)
  • Competent in producing 2D production drawings to industry standards (GD&T, ASME/ISO)
  • Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for data management is a plus
  • Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Bonus Points — Nice to Have
  • Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes (layup, bonding, co-cure)
  • Exposure to additive manufacturing for prototyping or end-use parts
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
  • Experience with FEA tools (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS) for basic structural analysis
  • Understanding of aerospace certification/qualification requirements
Who You Are
  • You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how complex systems fit together
  • You take ownership of your work and follow issues through to resolution
  • You are organized, thorough in your documentation, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where requirements can evolve
Industry
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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