JOB DETAILS
Mechanical Engineer
CompanyAirobotics
LocationPetah Tikva
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 14, 2026
About The Company
Airobotics Ltd. is an Israeli manufacturer and operator of Unmanned Aircraft systems deployed as mission-critical strategic aerial infrastructure for government and commercial entities all over the world. Airobotics provides trusted autonomous drones used for Safe & Smart Cities, Defense, Homeland Security, industrial projects and facilities, performing various automated aerial missions 24/7 with no human intervention.
Founded in 2014, Airobotics combines expertise in aerospace hardware design, robust electronic systems, cutting-edge software engineering, and years of experience in commercial drone operations across a variety of environments. This blend of experience and expertise has enabled Airobotics to create the world's most reliable and effective autonomous unmanned systems and to implement them as mission-critical infrastructures to address the needs of the most complex environments in the world.
Airobotics systems enable end-users to operate drones in real-time anytime, anywhere for aerial data capture and analysis, aerial delivery, and interception. Together with customized data analysis platforms, Airobotics systems enable faster, more effective, and more efficient operations and fully informed critical decision-making.
The Airobotics Optimus is a fully automated drone system, comprising a drone, an airbase, swappable payloads and designated software. The system has a wide range of regulatory certifications and is the first of its kind in the global market to include a robotic arm swapping payloads and batteries for 24/7 continuous, unmanned aerial missions.
The Airobotics Iron-Drone System is a fully automated interceptor drone launched from a designated pod, flying autonomously, and intercepting malicious drones.
About the Role
Airobotics is a leading company specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous drone systems. Its solutions combine hardware, software, and AI-driven technologies to support complex, large-scale operations. Airobotics works primarily with defense industries, such as military and law enforcement agencies worldwide.The company is part of Ondas Holdings and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary.
In this role, you will be part of the mechanical engineering team responsible for leading projects end-to-end, including mechanical design, drafting, design verification testing, collaboration with internal departments, external suppliers, and supporting development and production phases.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical design of airborne and ground assemblies, including preparation of manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Leading mechanical projects from requirements definition through customer delivery
- Managing and supporting development and production through subcontractors
- Working closely with system engineers, engineering, integration teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Writing design reviews, assembly instructions, and supporting design verification / feasibility tests
- Solving engineering challenges under tight schedules and technological constraints
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design (must)
- At least 3 years of experience developing multi-disciplinary products
- Full and proven proficiency in SolidWorks (must)
- Strong hands-on capabilities (must)
- Experience designing products intended for serial / mass production
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing technologies:
- 3D printing, CNC machining, plastic and metallic materials
- Strong teamwork skills, high interpersonal communication, organizational abilities, self-learning skills, and the ability to work under pressure
Advantages
- Experience working with PDM systems
- Experience designing airborne systems, preferably in the drone industry
- Background in defense companies or participation in defense-related projects – significant advantage
Key Skills
Mechanical DesignSolidWorksHands-On CapabilitiesManufacturing Technologies3D PrintingCNC MachiningTeamwork SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational AbilitiesSelf-Learning SkillsProblem SolvingDesign VerificationAssembly InstructionsProject ManagementCollaborationDevelopment Support
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design of airborne and ground assemblies, leading projects from requirements definition through customer delivery. This includes collaboration with internal departments and external suppliers, as well as supporting development and production phases.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
166
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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