Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Regulus is an agile defense-tech startup tackling the most complex challenges in counter-drone and uncrewed defense. With hundreds of combat-proven systems deployed by the IDF and global partners, we are now engineering the next generation of C-UxS (Counter-Uncrewed Systems). We leverage advanced electronic warfare and kinetic measures to detect and neutralize hostile threats. If you want to push technological boundaries while safeguarding Israel and our allies, join us at this pivotal stage of our growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a company at a pivotal growth stage and help shape its products, culture, and future. We are looking for a Mechanical Design Team Leader to lead the mechanical engineering activities within our kinetic interception team, where we use racer drones for C-UAS interception. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the practical R&D of our drones and their supporting platforms. The Team Leader will combine direct engineering contribution with technical mentoring, work planning, and responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of the team's mechanical designs. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop the mechanical team (recruiting, onboarding, feedback), while planning work and allocating resources to match program milestones and priorities. • Drive the mechanical architecture and technical direction of autonomous racer drones, launchers, and platforms, remaining hands-on in design, prototyping, integration, and testing. • Lead design reviews (meeting performance, reliability, safety, cost) and establish strict engineering practices including CAD standards, GD&T, BOMs, ECOs, and PLM workflows. • Oversee the mechanical integration of electronics, harnesses, and electromechanical components; coordinate structural analysis, design validation, prototype builds, and translate test results into improvements. • Identify and mitigate technical/schedule risks, and collaborate closely with systems, software, manufacturing, suppliers, operations, and leadership.

Requirements: • 8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, with a strong background in defense or aerospace industries • 2+ years of experience leading or technically mentoring mechanical engineers, including work planning and task prioritization • Proven track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary products from concept to production readiness, specifically with UAVs/drones (racer/high-performance platforms are a strong advantage). • Advanced SolidWorks expertise (complex assemblies, drawings, PDM/PLM), strong command of CAD reviews, GD&T, and engineering documentation (BOMs, product trees, ECOs). • Extensive experience building, troubleshooting, and testing prototypes in a lab/workshop, overseeing mechanical integration of electronics, harnesses, and embedded hardware (launchers/deployment mechanisms are an advantage). • Ability to perform/coordinate structural analysis and design validation (FEA is a plus), backed by strong communication skills to provide clear technical direction and collaborate cross-functionלי (multidisciplinary work).