Mechanical Design Engineer

Strativ Group; Konstanz; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group in Konstanz, Germany, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Development Engineer for UAV/Robotics. You will work on developing complete drone systems for high-speed mechatronic applications, taking hardware from concept through prototyping, testing and production.

The role requires practical experience with UAV platforms, propulsion, payload integration, wiring, and thermal management, and the ability to collaborate with suppliers and production teams in a fast-moving startup

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineer with complete-system knowledge from concept to production.
• Experience moving hardware from CAD to prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Strong understanding of UAV platforms and mechatronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop UAVs, drones or mobile robots as part of a complete system.
• Take hardware from initial concept through prototyping, testing and production.
• Integrate motors, sensors, cameras, wiring and mechanical structures.
• Collaborate with suppliers and production teams to deliver manufacturable hardware.
• Make practical engineering decisions in a fast-moving startup environment.

Skills

UAV experience

Mechatronic design

Prototyping

Supplier collaboration

Thermal management

Testing and debugging

Weight balance

Vibration analysis

Tools

CAD software

Testing equipment

Job description

Mechanical Development Engineer – UAV / Robotics

Konstanz, Germany | On-site

Need Drone/UAV experience

I’m working with a fast-growing defence robotics company developing complete UAV systems for military, security and emergency-response applications.

This position requires more than strong CAD or component-level design experience. We are looking for a hands‑on mechanical engineer who understands how a complete drone or robotic system works.

You should have practical experience with:

• Developing UAVs, drones, mobile robots or similarly complex mechatronic products
• Taking hardware from initial concept and CAD through prototyping, testing and production
• Understanding multicopter fundamentals, including propulsion, stability, control and motor-failure implications
• Selecting or integrating motors, propellers, ESCs, batteries, actuators and payloads
• Integrating electronics, sensors, cameras, wiring and mechanical structures
• Working with weight, centre of gravity, vibration, thermal management and environmental constraints
• Building, assembling, testing and troubleshooting physical prototypes
• Working directly with suppliers and production teams to deliver manufacturable hardware
• Making practical engineering decisions within a fast‑moving startup environment

Professional UAV experience is highly desirable. Candidates from robotics, motorsport or other high-speed mechatronic environments will also be considered if they can demonstrate strong complete-system knowledge.