Hydrogen & Mechanical Engineer – UAV Systems

Location:
Canada | Remote / Hybrid

Employment Type:
Full-Time or Contract

Industry:
Hydrogen Mobility, UAV, Aerospace Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a
Hydrogen & Mechanical Engineer
to support the design, simulation, and integration of
hydrogen-powered UAV systems
. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with hydrogen technologies, supporting system development across fuel cell, battery, propulsion, and avionics subsystems. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering next-generation hydrogen mobility platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer
  mechanical subsystems
  for hydrogen-powered UAV platforms
• Develop hydrogen
  storage, piping, pressure vessel, and thermal management systems
• Perform
  system and subsystem simulations
  , including:

-Fuel cell subsystem

-Battery and energy storage subsystem

-Propulsion subsystem

-Avionics and communications (mechanical and thermal integration)

• Conduct
  structural, thermal, and mechanical analysis
  to support design decisions
• Generate CAD models, mechanical layouts, and engineering drawings
• Support
  prototype development, testing, and system integration
• Participate in
  risk assessments and safety reviews
  (HAZOP, FMEA)
• Ensure compliance with applicable
  mechanical, aerospace, and hydrogen standards
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design review materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Mechanical Engineering
  or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems engineering
• Experience with
  pressure systems, thermal systems, or energy platforms
• Knowledge of
  hydrogen systems and safety considerations
• Experience supporting
  engineering simulations
• Proficiency with CAD and analysis tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalent)
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in
  UAV, aerospace, hydrogen mobility, or advanced energy systems
• Familiarity with
  fuel cells, batteries, or hybrid propulsion systems
• Exposure to
  model-based or system-level simulation