You will own internal component placement, packaging, and integration across UAV airframes — and translate industrial design CAD into production-ready, injection-moldable geometry.
Working closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, and manufacturing/tooling partners, you'll resolve the constant tension between exterior form, internal packaging density, thermal and EMI considerations, and serviceability. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and is ideal for someone who enjoys the puzzle of fitting dense hardware into a small, weight-constrained volume and has the discipline to turn beautiful ID surfacing into a part that actually molds.
This role would be located at 69 Yonge Street, Toronto Ontario M5E 1K3
What You'll Do Sensor & Internal Component Placement
Own internal layout of LiDAR, cameras, GPS/RTK, radar, IMU, flight controllers, compute modules, batteries, antennas, and wiring harnesses within UAV airframes
Resolve placement conflicts between electrical, structural, and industrial design requirements sensor line-of-sight, antenna keep-out zones, thermal paths, wire routing, service access
Develop internal mounting structures, brackets, standoffs, and EMI/thermal isolation features
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis across internal assemblies to ensure fit of densely packaged components
Take industrial design surface models and rework them into engineering-intent, production-ready CAD suitable for injection molding
Apply DFM/DFA principles to ID geometry: correct draft angles, uniform wall thickness, rib/boss placement, snap-fit and fastener strategy — without compromising exterior form language
Coordinate directly with mold makers and contract manufacturers on tooling feasibility, gate/ejector placement, and moldflow concerns introduced by internal features
Support prototype builds, iterate quickly on fit/function issues, and prepare BOMs, drawings, and revision documentation for internal assemblies
What You'll Be Designing Internal Sensor Mounts (LiDAR, camera, GPS/RTK housings)




Battery Bay Layout (retention and internal fit)
Wiring Harness Routing (paths and connector access)
Brackets & Standoffs (internal structural reinforcement)
Production Housings (moldable geometry from ID surfacing)
What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline
Minimum 4 years of mechanical design experience, with direct experience packaging electronics/sensors into space-constrained enclosures
Demonstrated experience converting industrial design (surfacing-focused) CAD into DFM-compliant, moldable production geometry
Solid working knowledge of injection molding design principles: draft, wall thickness, ribs/bosses, snap fits, warpage/sink prevention
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T; (ASME Y14.5)
Proficiency in PTC Creo (preferred) or equivalent parametric CAD (SolidWorks, NX)
Comfortable working across disciplines — translating between ID intent, electrical constraints, and manufacturing reality
Nice to Have Experience with UAV, robotics, or compact electromechanical products (consumer electronics, wearables, handhelds)
Sensor integration constraints: optical line-of-sight, RF/antenna keep-out, thermal dissipation for compute modules
Familiarity with wire harness routing and connector placement in dense assemblies
Experience with Moldflow, Moldex3D, or equivalent
Familiarity with Windchill or similar PDM/PLM systems
Exposure to EMI shielding and thermal management strategies in small enclosures
Working knowledge of STEP / IGES / Parasolid data exchange
We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.
“We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.”

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📌 Mechanical Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 ZenaTech
📍 Ontario