Avionics & Drone Mechanical Engineer

SE3 Labs GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cutting-edge technology company in Munich is seeking an Avionics & UAV Mechanical Design Engineer. You will be responsible for the design and integration of mechanisms for UAV platforms, from concept to production. Candidates should have a B.Sc. in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience in hardware development, and proficiency in CAD. The role requires fluency in English and knowledge of German is a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits including equity options and paid time off.

Leistungen

Equity options

Modern toolset

31 paid days off

Free gym membership

Company retreats

Mentorship programs

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware development, including mechanism design.
• Familiar with selection and sizing of structural elements, fasteners and interfaces.
• Independent prototyping and testing of mechanisms.

Aufgaben

• Translate mission-needs into hardware requirements and design concepts.
• Design and engineer mechanisms and enclosures for UAVs.
• Build and test hardware with speed and precision.

Kenntnisse

Hardware development

3D modelling (CAD)

Kinematics

Prototyping

English proficiency

German proficiency

Ausbildung

B.Sc. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Join SE3 Labs as Avionics & UAV Mechanical Design Engineer

Own the physical integration of our autonomy platform into drones, payload and ground systems. Your work defines the fieldability, haptics and performance of our core product.

About SE3

SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense.

Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real‑world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for a skilled, hands‑on engineer who’s ready to bring these machines into the real world.

About the Role

As Avionics & Drone Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll design the mechanisms, enclosures and integration of our on‑board systems into various UAV platforms. From concept trade‑off to CAD to flight test and on to production introduction, you’ll be in charge of bringing our electronics, airframes and active payloads together into flying reality.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues working on electronics, software, and AI together pushing to deliver vertically integrated and well‑balanced solutions. Mechanical integration and mechanisms will be your domain, and you’ll be trusted to engineer it right.

What You’ll Work On

• Requirements & Concepts : Translate mission‑needs into hardware requirements and trade‑off design concepts to meet them
• Design & Engineer : Design, size and refine our connection and release mechanisms, avionics enclosures (including thermal management), package and integration into airframes as well as ground systems like charging, control and launch platforms
• Prototype & Iterate : Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, in simulation, test rigs and in flight
• Validate & Field-Test : Analyze and improve designs via simulation and real‑world testing up until and including exercises with partners and armed forces
• Document with Purpose : Capture requirements, trade‑offs, design rationale, test results and procedures to make your work the lasting foundation of our tech

Your Profile

• B.Sc. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• You bring 2+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware development, including mechanism design from concept to tested (sub-) system
• You’re highly proficient in 3D modelling (CAD) and creating production‑quality drawings
• You’re familiar with selection and sizing of structural elements, fasteners and interfaces
• You bring a solid understanding of kinematics and electro‑mechanical systems
• You’ve independently prototyped and tested mechanisms and seen them through refinement cycles into production
• You speak fluent English ; German is a strong plus
• Most importantly, you’re structured, fast‑moving, and mission‑driven. You don’t wait for perfection. You iterate until it works. You love building things that last.

Especially Valued Bonus Skills

• Experience in designing lightweight electronic enclosures for harsh conditions
• Knowledge in production technologies suitable for lightweight UAV systems
• Thermal design and analysis for compact electronics or similar systems
• Hardware testing & qualification experience (ideally MIL‑STD)Skilled in designing fixtures and test‑rigs
• Familiarity with light UAVs or aircraft systems

Perks & Benefits

• Real Ownership : Get equity early, real stock options to participate directly in SE3’s growth
• Work Environment to Excel at : Find a high‑quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you
• 31 Paid Days Off : 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
• Well‑being Access : Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass
• Team Offsites : We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece
• Mentorship : Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth

Our Process

• Intro Call (20 min) : Let’s get to know each other (conducted by Michael, our Chief of Staff)
• Technical Interview (60 min) : Diving deeper into your experience, skills and engineering thought process with practical examples (with Lukas, our Hardware Lead)
• Team Dinner / Lunch : See if it’s a culture fit on both sides