# Mechanical Engineer - Dropship (Multiple Levels) at Pyka

- Company: Pyka
- What the company does: We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://flypyka.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Alameda HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $101K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/pyka/a0181e70-1650-4f93-ae53-687d63039f06
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pyka-mechanical-engineer-dropship-multiple-levels/

## About the role

Pyka is looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our cargo aircraft team. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and integration of key aircraft components. Your work will span from detailed CAD design to structural analysis, prototyping, and testing — all while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 3+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in aerospace or high-performance vehicle environments
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks highly preferred), including modeling of complex assemblies
- Solid understanding of structural design principles and material properties
- Experience with basic stress analysis, both analytical (hand calcs) and FEA (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS)
- Practical knowledge of tolerancing, fits, and GD&T

Tags: Mechanical Design Engineering