Mechanical Design Engineer (All Genders)

STARK; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK in Munich seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the physical hardware architecture for autonomous defense tech. You will design complex components and assemblies with CATIA V5/V6 and translate ambitious concepts into production-ready parts.

You will collaborate with systems, stress, and electrical teams to balance performance, weight, and manufacturability while meeting tight program deadlines in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of CAD/Mechanical Design experience with a focus on manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design).
• Mission-driven owner mindset with pragmatic, decisive work style.
• Proficient in English and German (C1/C2) for technical communication.
• Citizen of a NATO member state due to export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• CAD development of high-fidelity models and drawings in CATIA V5/V6 within 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Define and enforce GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for assemblies.
• Collaborate with stress, electrical teams; participate in PDR/CDR design reviews.
• Material selection and manufacturability focus to meet weight targets.
• Apply DfAM, injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Design and develop test benches and tooling for subsystem validation.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and other functions to ensure quality.
• Engage suppliers while maintaining design intent through delivery.
• Identify blockers and drive resolution to maintain program momentum.

Skills

2+ years CAD/Mechanical Design

English (C1/C2)

German (C1/C2)

Owner mindset / takes ownership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

Your Mission

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at STARK, you will be the architectural force behind the physical hardware that carries our cognitive core into the field. You will lead the design and development of complex components and assemblies, translating ambitious technical concepts into operational products that can withstand the rigors of contested environments.

You will work hand-in-hand with our systems, stress, and electrical engineering teams, pairing rigorous mechanical design with rapid hardware iteration. You will be responsible for navigating fast-paced engineering projects with tight deadlines, ensuring that every bracket, housing, and structural element is optimized for performance and mass-scalability.

This role is about ownership and leadership: taking a product from an initial whiteboard concept to a final, production-ready state. You will not just be making drawings; you will be defining the physical standards of the next generation of autonomous defense technology.

Responsibilities

• CAD Development:Create and maintain high-fidelity models, assemblies, and detailed technical drawings using CATIA V5/V6 within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment.
• Standards & Precision:Define and enforce best practices for parametric modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and complex tolerance stack-ups to ensure assembly reliability.
• Validation:Collaborate closely with stress engineers for load path validation and participate in critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure mission success.

Manufacturing & Process Integration

• Material Selection:Drive decisive material and process selection, focusing on structural layout and manufacturability to meet aggressive weight and strength targets.
• DFM/DfAM:Apply expert knowledge of Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication to streamline the transition from prototype to series production.
• Tooling & Testing:Design and develop critical operating equipment and specialized test benches required to validate subsystems and accelerate program velocity.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Supply Chain
• Interdisciplinary Alignment:Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Production, and Procurement to translate abstract product requirements into measurable quality objectives and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Supplier Engagement:Oversee technical engagement with external suppliers for structural components and secondary assemblies, ensuring design intent is maintained through delivery.
• Execution:Identify blockers in the design-to-production pipeline and proactively push issues to resolution to maintain program momentum.

Required Skills

• Experience:2+ years of experience as a CAD Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven focus on manufacturing processes and complex assemblies.
• Background:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable technical field. High proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design).
• Mindset:Mission-driven, decisive, and pragmatic. Thrives in ambiguity. You act like an owner and would rather build and iterate than wait for permission.
• Communication:High proficiency (C1/C2) in both English and German, capable of communicating complex technical context to both local technicians and international leadership.
• Security:Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.