# Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Drone at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Sunnyvale
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $225K to $310K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/38d0bed5-e6b0-43ca-be2b-abf831b77396?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-senior-manager-mechanical-engineering-drone/

## About the role

As the senior Mechanical Engineering Manager, Drone, you will lead and grow the team responsible for the mechanical design of our drone platforms, from airframe and structures through full aircraft integration. You will own the mechanical engineering roadmap for our uncrewed aircraft, hire and develop a team of mechanical engineers, and work hands-on with your team through the full product design lifecycle, from concept and prototype through flight test and production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience designing hardware and shipping products, ideally for drones, UAS, or aircraft
- 7+ years of experience leading and managing mechanical engineering teams
- Hands-on experience designing flight vehicles or flight-critical structures, such as airframes, wings, fuselages, rotor arms, or landing gear
- Strong understanding of what makes an aircraft fly: weight, structures, aerodynamic loads, stability, and propulsion integration
- Experience designing lightweight structures, including composites, carbon fiber, and aerospace-grade metals

Tags: Hardware

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