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Pyka

Robot type
Drone · Agriculture
Location
AlamedaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 19, 2025
Full-time

Mechanical Engineer - Dropship (Multiple Levels)

Job description

To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.

We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.

Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and…

Job responsibilities

  • Design mechanical components and assemblies with consideration for aircraft environments and performance.
  • Perform basic structural and stress analysis (hand calculations and FEA) to validate designs.
  • Apply GD&T and appropriate tolerancing to ensure manufacturability and proper assembly.
  • Generate detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Support structural integration of components into composite and metallic airframe structures.
  • Design basic tooling and fixtures to support prototyping and testing.
  • Lead hands-on prototyping, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems.
  • Collaborate with aeromechanical, propulsion, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust requirement definition and collaboration across systems.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in aerospace or high-performance vehicle environments.
  • Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks highly preferred), including modeling of complex assemblies.
  • Solid understanding of structural design principles and material properties.
  • Experience with basic stress analysis, both analytical (hand calcs) and FEA (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS).
  • Practical knowledge of tolerancing, fits, and GD&T.
  • Experience with component integration into airframes or structural assemblies.
  • Comfortable with hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and testing.
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