Mechanical Design Engineer — UAV Wire Harness

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $109,500–$161,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Design Engineer — UAV Wire Harness

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Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in UAV wire harness design, focusing on next-generation UAV platforms. This role involves designing and developing electrical interconnect systems with an emphasis on reliability, efficient routing, thermal performance, and minimizing size and mass while ensuring durability. You will work in a fast-paced environment using advanced tools like 3D CAD software, additive manufacturing, and in-house testing capabilities to iterate from concept to hardware validation. Key responsibilities include optimizing wire harness architectures, performing thermal simulations, building prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for robust design implementation. Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, strong 3D CAD skills, experience with wire harnesses and connector systems, and hands-on prototyping expertise.

Skills

3D CAD Wire Harness Design Connector Systems Thermal Simulations Prototyping Electrical Integration Manufacturability CAD Testing Validation Testing Failure Modes Analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Fast-Paced Environment Hands-On Development Additive Manufacturing In-House Test Capabilities

What you'll do

Design and develop wire harness architectures for UAV platforms.
Optimize routing, strain relief, and packaging within complex assemblies.
Perform thermal simulations to refine sizing and mass of electrical subsystems.
Build, route, and test harness prototypes in a fast-paced environment.
Identify common interconnect failure modes and drive corrective design improvements.

What we're looking for

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
Strong 3D CAD skills for routing and packaging assemblies.
Experience designing, building wire harnesses and connector systems.
Proficiency in thermal simulations and validation testing.
Understanding of common interconnect failure modes and corrective design.
Hands-on prototyping and electrical integration experience essential.
Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced prototype-driven environment.

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