Lead Mechanical Engineer

Auterion; München; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; 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

Auterion in Munich is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of next-generation drone platforms. You will own mechanical systems from concept through prototyping to mass production, working with a cross-functional team across hardware, software, and systems.

You will lead on thermal, structural, and kinematic designs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure manufacturability and scalability in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years in mechanical design, preferably robotics/drones/aerospace.
• Proven technical leadership experience is a plus.
• Proficient in CAD tools and PDM/PLM systems (Onshape or SolidWorks).
• Strong fundamentals in materials, manufacturing, thermal management, and structural analysis.
• Hands-on prototyping, assembly and testing experience.
• Experience with environmental constraints (IP rating, vibration, temperature).
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional hardware/software teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication (English), and project management skills.
• EU citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Own mechanical designs from concept through large-scale manufacturing.
• Lead design and optimization of mechanical systems for aerial, ground and maritime platforms.
• Create and review CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and simulations (thermal, structural, vibration).
• Integrate components with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, software, systems).
• Validate designs in real-world and lab environments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers for DFM, cost efficiency, scalability.
• Document findings and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to promote technical excellence.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Leadership

CAD tools

Thermal management

Prototyping

DFM

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Jobbeschreibung

At Auterion, we build a global platform for drones and autonomous robots. In the growing market of autonomous vehicles, we connect high-end software and hardware. Our Munich-based defense engineering team develops the technologies that form the foundation of current and future drone products.

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

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you'll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.