Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description & Requirements

Avetics Global is a drone solutions company based in Singapore and Malaysia serving Southeast Asia. We provide end-to-end drone services with a key focus in the industrial space using our customised drones.

We undertake in-house R&D projects to develop innovative solutions that solve real-world industrial challenges by combining mechanical engineering, systems integration, robotics, and software expertise.

We are now looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our young and creative team.

Come join us and build impactful solutions for the world.

Job Scope

• Design and develop mechanical structures, airframes, enclosures, mounts, and components for UAV systems using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Perform structural, thermal, and basic CFD simulations to validate mechanical performance
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles

• Work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless mechanical integration with avionics, propulsion, and payload systems
• Ensure mechanical designs meet overall system performance, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Rapid prototyping using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication techniques
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for performance and cost efficiency

• Conduct mechanical, vibration, flight, and environmental testing to validate durability and reliability
• Analyse test data and iterate designs for optimisation

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during prototyping, testing, and production
• Implement design improvements to enhance performance and robustness

• Maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, test reports, and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry best practices

• Support or lead mechanical development from concept to production
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders

• Stay updated with advancements in drone technology, materials engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

• Support the engineering team with additional technical tasks as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Advanced & Digital Manufacturing
• Strong interest in UAV/drone technologies and mechanical systems development
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360 or equivalent)
• Experience or knowledge in design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) and advanced fabrication methods
• Understanding of structural analysis and mechanical fundamentals
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented
• Independent and proactive, yet collaborative team player
• Hands-on mindset and willing to work on prototyping, testing, and fabrication
• Passionate about learning and pushing engineering boundaries