About Lucid Bots

Lucid Bots Inc. is an AI robotics company that extends human reach by building the world’s most productive and responsible robots. Our products allow people to perform dangerous and demanding tasks without compromising safety or efficiency.

Headquartered in Charlotte, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support our products domestically. Our current line of production-ready robots includes the Sherpa, a spraying drone, and the Lavo Bot, a pressure-washing ground-based robot. These systems are actively transforming operations for industrial customers around the world. Lucid Bots was recently recognized as the fourth fastest-growing manufacturing company in the United States.

We are venture-backed, with investments from Y Combinator (S19), Cubit Capital, Idea Fund Partners, Danu Ventures, and others. Learn more about our vision.

Our Core Values and How We Work Together

At Lucid Bots, our values shape the way we innovate, collaborate, and deliver:

Lead with Compassion: Build trust and respect through empathy and open dialogue.
Grow with Purpose: Take ownership of learning and intentional development.
Win as One Team: Celebrate shared goals, feedback, and collective progress.
Be Positive Agents of Change: Tackle challenges head-on and lead with initiative.
Pursue Extraordinary Impact: Deliver bold solutions to meaningful problems.

Role Objective

The Drone Engineer (Mechanical & Manufacturing) plays a critical role in transforming Lucid Bots’ robotic designs into scalable, manufacturable, and high-performance systems. Starting hands-on with product builds and process documentation, this role evolves into owning design-for-manufacturability (DFM), continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration between design, supply chain, and production. The ideal candidate bridges detailed mechanical engineering with a systems mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble and test robotic and drone systems to gain firsthand understanding of product design, workflow, and quality checkpoints.
Develop detailed work instructions, process documentation, and inspection standards that support repeatable, high-quality production.
Analyze assembly performance, identify process inefficiencies, and recommend tooling, fixturing, or design improvements to enhance throughput and yield.
Partner with design engineering to apply DFM/DFA principles across mechanical and electromechanical components.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues; translate findings into design or process updates.
Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost of key parts.
Support engineering change reviews, design validation builds, and pilot production readiness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks to scale production reliability and efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related).
2–5 years of experience in hardware manufacturing, robotics, or drone system development.
Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or validating electro-mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes: machining, injection molding, composites, cable harnessing, and PCB integration.
Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and process documentation.
Analytical, data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Preferred

Experience with drone or robotic hardware production environments.
Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or Onshape) and mechanical drawing standards.
Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or structured continuous improvement.
Understanding of ESD, quality systems, and traceability requirements for production.

Why You Should Join Lucid Bots
Be at the forefront of developing advanced robotics systems with real-world utility.
Collaborate with a passionate, high-performance team of builders and innovators.
Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits.
Room to grow and lead as we scale rapidly into new markets and capabilities.
Work in a mission-driven company that values action, empathy, and technical excellence.

Success in This Role Looks Like

Documented, repeatable production processes that enable efficient scaling.
Measurable reduction in assembly time, rework, or defect rate.
Consistent manufacturing feedback incorporated into new design revisions.
Improved alignment and communication between engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.

Location & Travel

This role is based in Charlotte, NC. Regular in-person collaboration with our engineering and manufacturing teams is essential. Some travel for field testing and customer deployment will be required.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
3% IRA retirement match
15 days PTO and 11 paid holidays
Employee stock option plan
Additional perks and team events