engineering
Posted May 5Mechanical Design Engineer [Propulsion]
Hybrid
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Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion components and subsystems (motors, generators, inverters, turbines, structures and cooling systems) 2.
- Drive resolution of real hardware issues discovered during prototype and early production builds 3.
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stackups 4.
- Perform DFM/DFA trade studies, balancing weight, cost, thermal performance, reliability, and manufacturability 5.
- Support hands-on prototype assembly, integration, and test, including debugging and root cause analysis 7.
- Conduct engineering analysis using a mix of hand calculations and FEA to inform design decisions 8.
- Implement and refine thermal management strategies (air and/or liquid cooling, heat sinks, TIMs, enclosures, insulation) 9.
- Document designs, analyses, and design changes clearly to support team alignment and future production What We’re Looking For 1.
Requirements
- To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions.
- We’re a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (completed transition flight https://youtu.be/AffdzQDUv2U faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process.
- Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
- experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. What You’ll Do 1.
- experience in mechanical design of complex systems (or equivalent demonstrated capability) 3.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and creating production-quality drawings with GD&T 5.
- Strong understanding of tolerance stack-ups and real-world fit/integration challenges 6.
- Experience designing for a range of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, additive, etc.) 7. Hands-on
- Demonstrated ability to debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions 10.
- Experience working in fast-paced, iterative hardware development environments 11.
- Experience with propulsion systems or electromechanical systems 2.
- Familiarity with rotating machinery, vibration, and structural dynamics considerations 3.
- Background in thermal management of high-power systems (liquid cooling, forced air, heat exchangers) 4.
- Experience performing thermal and/or structural analysis (FEA, analytical modeling, or CFD) 5.
- Experience supporting prototype builds and early production environments 6.
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) 7.
- Background in aerospace, automotive (EV/powertrain), robotics, or similar high-performance hardware industries
Experience
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field 2. 4+ years of
Contact
- Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle https://youtu.be/fyI4XMsF2rM by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights).
- We’re deploying aircraft with launch partners (Fiji Airways https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-09-20/fiji-airways-plans-connect-pacific-islands-laila-vtol, Honeywell https://aerospace.honeywell.com/us/en/about-us/press-release/2024/07/honeywell-odys-aviation-to-collaborate-on-uncrewed-aircraft-operations-in-the-middle-east-and-pacific, Aramex https://evtolinsights.com/2024/01/odys-aviation-aramex-announce-collaboration-to-develop-cargo-operations-in-uae-and-oman/, US Navy) beginning
Additional details
- ABOUT ODYS Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors.
- And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.
- Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly.
- Together, we’ve been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.
- About The Role Odys Aviation is seeking a mid level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Propulsion Team.
- In this role, you will design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems that support high-power hybrid-electric propulsion, including motors, generators, inverters, turbines and their supporting structures and cooling systems.
- You’ll work closely with electrical, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to take hardware from early concept through prototype build, test, and iteration.
- This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership and a strong growth path as our propulsion systems mature and move toward production.
- At Odys, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past
- Work with suppliers and internal teams to assess manufacturing feasibility, refine designs, and rapidly resolve build issues 6.