Mechanical Engineer

surge aero; München; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

surge aero GmbH in Munich seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the UAV development team, contributing to the design, integration, and production of flight-ready aerospace systems.

The role focuses on structural framing, production-ready design, and cross-functional collaboration with electronics and systems teams. 3+ years experience and aerospace familiarity are preferred, with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in aerospace, UAV/UAS, or related field.
• CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred.
• Aircraft or aerospace design experience.
• FEM/Finite Element Analysis experience.
• Ability to translate structural requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Independent work and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Dimension aircraft/UAV frame and structural components for production.
• Design aircraft structures with emphasis on production and manufacturability.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into fixed airframes.
• Develop and optimize mechanical components and assemblies.
• Perform structural analysis and support design verification.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and production teams.
• Support transition from concepts to production-ready solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD

SolidWorks

Aerospace design

FEM

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

N/A

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – UAV / Aerospace

Location:

Munich, Germany

Employment:

Full-time

Experience:

3+ years preferred

Seniority:

Mid-level to Senior

About surge aero GmbH

surge aero GmbH is developing high-performance propulsion systems and UAV platforms for the European market. We are building a highly experienced engineering team focused on developing and delivering flight-ready aerospace systems.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our UAV development team and contribute directly to the design, integration, and production of our aircraft.

Tasks

In this role, your initial focus will include:

• Structural dimensioning and development of the aircraft/UAV frame
• Designing aircraft structures with a strong focus on production and manufacturability
• Integrating sensors and actuators within a fixed-size airframe
• Developing and optimizing mechanical components and assemblies
• Performing structural analysis and supporting design verification
• Working closely with electrical, systems, production, and other engineering teams
• Supporting the transition from engineering concepts to production-ready solutions

Requirements

Your Qualifications

Required

• Professional experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in aerospace, aviation, UAV/UAS, or a related field
• Experience with CAD, with SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in aircraft or aerospace design
• Practical experience with FEM / Finite Element Analysis
• Ability to understand structural requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Senior candidates are very welcome to apply
• Experience in UAV/UAS development, aircraft structures, or aerospace production is a strong advantage

Optional:

Experience with composite design

Experience with 3D printed components

Benefits

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work directly on UAV and aerospace development projects
• A highly technical and hands-on engineering environment
• Significant responsibility and ownership from an early stage
• Close collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team
• The opportunity to contribute to aircraft development from design through production

If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and want to work on real UAV systems, we would be happy to hear from you.