Founding Mechanical Engineer
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Salary$100k – $165k
LocationSF, San Francisco, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size4+ people
PostedMar 14, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 14, 2026
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Mastery of SolidWorks/Onshape for assembly design
Proficiency in FEA and Modal Analysis
Experience optimizing designs for composite layups
A track record of designing test fixtures and performing reliability testing for electromechanical systems
Skills
SolidWorks
Onshape
FEA
Modal Analysis
About the role
As a Founding Mechanical Engineer at Voltair, you will own airframe development and reliability testing of an all-weather, autonomous aircraft designed to enable persistent observability of the largest physical infrastructure in the world.
Key Responsibilities
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Airframe Weatherization. Design and implement sealing, gasketing, thermal anti-ice systems, conformal coating, and other environmental protection measures to ensure our robots can fly into rain, snow, and smoke.
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Thermal Management and avionics packaging Collaborate with electrical engineers to define component placement, thermal management, cable routing, and access panels. Balance CG, serviceability and EMI considerations.
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DFM iteration: Refine airframe manufacturing methods for manufacturing at scale. Reduce part count, define tolerances, and work with contract manufacturers.
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Charging Pad Mechanisms: Own the mechanical design of electromechanical systems both on the pad and on the airframe to ensure reliable alignment and capture.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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CAD: Mastery of SolidWorks/Onshape for assembly design
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Analysis & Simulation: Proficiency in FEA and Modal Analysis
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Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Experience optimizing designs for composite layups
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Reliability Engineering: A track record of designing test fixtures and performing reliability testing for electromechanical systems.
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $100,000 – $165,000 per year.
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