Mechanical Engineer Intern (m/f/d)

Falk Defence; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and rapid learning

Hands-on experience in development

Involvement in next-generation systems

Job summary

A cutting-edge defence technology company in Leipzig is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to assist in the design, development, and testing of missile systems. The role involves hands-on work with CAD design, mechanical test rigs, and field testing. Ideal candidates are advanced students in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with solid CAD experience and a passion for defence technologies. Join and shape the next generation of defence systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Work on the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Design and build mechanical test rigs.
• Support laboratory and field tests.

Skills

CAD tools (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA)

Hands-on experience with prototypes

Interest in aerospace and defence technologies

Independent working style

Fluent in English

Education

Advanced student in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Falk Defence develops cutting‑edge missiles, guided rockets, and launcher technologies for defence applications. We combine innovation, precision, and reliability to deliver mission‑critical systems of the highest standard.

Tasks

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will work closely with our engineering team on the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems for missiles and rocket components. You will be involved across the full development cycle: from CAD design to hands‑on testing in laboratory and field environments.

• Design and build mechanical test rigs, including CAD modelling, component selection, and assembly
• Support the setup, commissioning, and execution of laboratory and field tests
• Contribute to the mechanical and structural design of missile and rocket components
• Perform experiments, measurements, and functional tests on real hardware
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers from mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering

Requirements

• Advanced student in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Solid experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical prototypes or test setups (university projects, student teams, internships, maker projects, etc.)
• Strong interest in aerospace, defence technologies, and complex mechanical systems
• Structured, independent working style with a strong hands‑on mindset
• Citizenship of an EU or NATO member state (excluding the United States)
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage

Benefits

• A technically demanding internship in a fast‑growing defence technology company
• Direct involvement in the development and testing of next‑generation missile systems
• Deep hands‑on experience in mechanical design, test engineering, and hardware development
• Close mentorship, rapid learning, and real engineering responsibility

Join Falk Defence and help shape the next generation defence systems.