Air Systems - Mechanical Engineer

The opportunity

Air Systems - Mechanical Engineer, designing and developing our state-of-the-art, eco-conscious UAS fleet, ensuring optimal performance, maintenance, and safety for groundbreaking aerial solutions for the transmission industry in partnership with utilities and contractors.

About Infravision

Infravision is a high growth technology enabled services company specializing in aerial robotics and software solutions for the transmission industry with a focus on increasing grid capacity and automating power line construction. Infravision's mission is to deliver solutions to modernize and decarbonise the power grid and accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy transition. Trusted by some of the world's largest electric utility companies, Infravision's technologies and services are at the cutting edge of transmission and power grid modernization and digitisation. This is an exciting time to join Infravision as we are scaling our business globally. Infravision operates across Australia, the United States of America and most recently India. There are lots of opportunities for you to have an influence and impact from day one. At Infravision we aim to have a positive impact on our people, customers and the environment.

Why work for Infravision

• Join a mission driven organization and make a meaningful impact on climate change and decarbonising the global electric grid.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Equity Ownership. Our employees are able to participate in the Company's employee share option plan and share in the benefits of growing a successful technology company.
• Collaborative and energizing environment. We have an enjoyable, dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What you'll do

As an Air Systems - Mechanical Engineer at Infravision, your core responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for autonomous aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms and Infravision products, ensuring functionality and manufacturability.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to validate designs, including stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software engineers, and product managers to integrate mechanical systems with other subsystems.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs, making iterative improvements based on test results.
• Identify and resolve design issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to drive innovation in mechanical design.
• Work with other engineering, manufacturing, sales / marketing, and quality assurance staff to coordinate pilot production of new products
• Resolve mechanical design issues with fabrication vendors and internal stakeholders, proactively participating in the evolution and definition of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
• Provide engineering support to factory/customer support
• Provide and coordinate engineering support for prototype builds and lab testing
• Write test plans and procedures for manufacturing and testing.
• Maintain currency on all relevant safety and compliance standards and educate the team when changes occur.
• Give detailed project estimates for time and cost.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), 3D printing and simulation tools
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Experience supporting multiple products and platforms in Sustaining Engineering situations concurrently with new product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, creative, innovative and open-minded.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally including Canada, Australia, India and Europe.

Highly Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Must be able to work independently, as well as closely with others in a small team as the situation requires, both within the office / workshop environment and in the field.
• Experience with UAV systems or aerospace products.
• Familiarity and experience operating with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Self-motivated to expand current skill set and develop knowledge of autonomous systems, robotics and the Infravision product stack.
• Holds a current Part 107 pilot licence.

Next Steps

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Infravision team today.

Find out more about Infravision

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Diversity and inclusion

At Infravision, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued. Our competitive compensation package, including Employee Share Options, reflects our commitment to recognising and rewarding talent.

We support flexible work arrangements for a harmonious work-life balance.

Infravision is a proud veteran employer, with up to 40% of our workforce being from former armed forces backgrounds.