Lead Mechanical Engineer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; München; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Stock Options

Generous holiday allowance

Pension plan

Extended social security package

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Wellpass membership

Zusammenfassung

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Munich, Germany. In this role, you will own the mechanical design for autonomous drone platforms, leading initiatives from concept to mass production. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team developing systems for next-generation drones. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering and over 7 years in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or aerospace. Benefits include flexible hours, stock options, and generous leave.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics, drones, aerospace, or high‑performance mechatronic systems.
• Strong experience in mechanical design fundamentals: materials, manufacturing processes, thermal management, structural analysis, and kinematics.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, assembly, and mechanical testing.

Aufgaben

• Own mechanical designs from early‑stage concept development through large scale manufacturing.
• Lead on the design and development of mechanical systems for aerial, ground, and maritime robotic platforms.
• Generate and review detailed CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and mechanical simulations.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

CAD tools

Project management

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

Solidworks

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Munich, Germany

Own the mechanical design from concept through mass production for autonomous drone platforms.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will join our interdisciplinary hardware engineering team and play a key role in driving the design and development of next-generation drone platforms. You will take ownership of mechanical systems ranging from cooling solutions to complete airframes, guiding designs from initial concept through prototyping to mass production.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will develop advanced systems such as interceptor and reconnaissance drones with integrated visual navigation, as well as quadcopters for defense applications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own mechanical designs from early‑stage concept development through large scale manufacturing
• Lead on the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems for aerial, ground and maritime robotic platforms
• Generate and review detailed CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and mechanical simulations (thermal, structural, vibration)
• Select and integrate components with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, software, systems)
• Validate mechanical designs under real‑world and lab environments
• Work with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost‑efficiency, and production scalability
• Document and communicate technical findings, test results, and project updates across internal and external stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to achieve technical excellence and develop best practices within the team

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics, drones, aerospace, or high‑performance mechatronic systems
• Previous experience in a technical leadership role is a plus
• Proficiency with CAD tools and PDM/PLM systems, preferably Onshape or Solidworks
• Strong experience in mechanical design fundamentals: materials, manufacturing processes, thermal management, structural analysis, and kinematics
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, assembly, and mechanical testing
• Familiarity with design for environmental constraints (IP rating, vibration, temperature, etc.) typical in drone and aerospace environments
• Experience collaborating in cross‑functional hardware/software teams
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication (English), and project management skills
• EU citizenship required

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Extended social security package
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Wellpass membership