Mechanical Design Engineer — UAV Wire Harness

Mechanical Design Engineer — UAV Wire Harness DoorDash

USA - 3.3

San Francisco, CA Job Details $109,500 - $161,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave Qualifications 3D CAD modeling Engineering testing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mid-level Electrical prototype development Prototype creation Design for manufacturability (DFM) Wiring harnesses Packaging design Design of mechanical systems Cross-functional collaboration Prototypes Cross-functional communication Engineering validation Full Job Description About the Team We are seeking a highly capable Mechanical Engineer to design and develop electrical interconnect systems for next-generation UAV platforms. This role focuses on wire harness architecture, connector integration, and packaging of electrical subsystems within tightly constrained vehicle structures. Emphasis is placed on reliability, efficient routing, thermal performance, and minimizing size and mass while maintaining durability in operational environments. About the Role The position operates in a fast-paced, prototype-driven engineering environment with strong emphasis on hands-on development. We provide access to electrical labs, harness fabrication tools, additive manufacturing, and in-house test capability to enable rapid concept-to-hardware iteration. The role offers autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of critical interconnect subsystems from early architecture through validation. You're excited about this opportunity because... Design and develop wire harness architectures and connector integration Optimize routing, strain relief, and packaging within complex assemblies Perform thermal simulations and physical testing to refine sizing and mass Build, route, and test harness prototypes and integration hardware Identify common interconnect failure modes and drive corrective design improvements Own subsystems from concept through validation: CAD, prototyping, testing, and refinement Collaborate with structures, systems, and test teams to refine requirements and interfaces Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and serviceable We're excited about you because... Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience Strong 3D CAD skills for routing and packaged assemblies Experience designing and building wire harnesses and connector systems Experience running thermal simulations and validation testing Understanding of common harness and connector failure modes Hands-on experience with prototyping and electrical integration Strong understanding of manufacturability and assembly methods Comfortable working in a fast-paced, prototype-centric environment Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey About DoorDash At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

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