Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer will own detailed mechanical design work for high-reliability avionics and power electronics subsystems, with a focus on enclosures, thermal management, and structural interfaces for hardware that is already flying on customer UAS, eVTOL, and unmanned platforms. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants real ownership of designs that reach flight hardware. You will design, analyze, document, and support bring-up of mechanical solutions while helping strengthen the standards and processes that will scale with Allocor.tech.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & Analysis
  • Design mechanical solutions for enclosures, thermal management systems, and structural mounts using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
  • Perform structural and thermal FEA to validate heat rejection, vibration response, structural integrity, and environmental performance for high-power avionics hardware.
  • Create complete technical data packages (TDPs) that meet AS9100 expectations, including proper revision control and release processes.
• Prototyping, Documentation & Collaboration
  • Support prototype fabrication, first-article inspection, GD&T definition, and vendor communication to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet requirements.
  • Participate in mechanical design reviews (PDR, CDR), presenting analysis results, trade studies, and risk assessments to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, simulation practices, GD&T application, and configuration-controlled documentation.
  • Work effectively across Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers to keep programs on aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (MS a plus).
• 3–6 years of mechanical design engineering experience focused on electronic enclosures, thermal management, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings) and SolidWorks PDM (or equivalent PLM/configuration management system).
• Demonstrated experience performing structural and/or thermal FEA (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or equivalent).
• Solid command of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and mechanical drawing standards.
• Experience creating and managing technical data packages in a configuration-controlled environment.

Preferred Experience

• Designing for aerospace or defense applications with DO-160 or MIL-STD environmental qualification requirements.
• CFD analysis experience (ANSYS Fluent, FloTHERM, or equivalent) for forced-air or liquid cooling systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 design control, document release processes, and quality management expectations.
• Hands-on DFM/DFA experience with sheet metal, CNC machining, and injection molding.
• Prior work supporting power electronics, avionics, or high-reliability flight hardware.

Key Attributes

• Hands-on engineer who takes ownership of designs from concept through documentation and prototype support.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile team with short decision cycles and real customer hardware.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for analysis, documentation, and design rigor.
• Collaborative partner who communicates clearly with electrical, manufacturing, and leadership stakeholders.
• Excited by the opportunity to help strengthen mechanical engineering processes as the company scales.

What Success Looks Like In The First Year

• You own key mechanical design packages (enclosures, thermal solutions, mounts) that progress cleanly through design reviews and into prototype hardware.
• Techical data packages and drawings are consistently clear, complete, and configuration-controlled.
• FEA and analysis work effectively de-risks designs and supports timely decisions.
• Collaboration with electrical engineering on packaging and thermal integration is smooth and proactive.
• You contribute to stronger design standards and documentation practices that benefit the broader mechanical team.
• Your work directly supports flight hardware deliverables on customer programs and Allocor.tech’s growth trajectory.

Pay

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package. Employees may receive equity opportunities and/or cash bonus, and have access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Schedule

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.