Mechanical Design Engineer (MJF Sensor & RF Structures EVO)

DeltaQuad; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

38-hour workweek with flexible hours

Travel reimbursement

Excellent pension scheme

Team lunches and activities

Job summary

DeltaQuad in Amsterdam is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and prototype mechanical solutions for advanced UAV systems. You will integrate sensors and payloads while ensuring performance and reliability in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3-8 years of relevant experience. The role involves hands-on assembly, testing, and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in UAVs, aerospace, robotics, or advanced hardware.
• Hands-on experience with MJF, SLS, FDM, SLA additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise mechanical components and RF structures.
• Develop 3D CAD models and assemblies.
• Translate real-world feedback into design iterations.
• Ensure aerodynamic efficiency and compliance across systems.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Additive manufacturing experience

Knowledge of advanced materials

Structural analysis experience

Understanding of aerodynamics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Design, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (MJF Sensor & RF Structures - EVO)

At DeltaQuad, you’ll work on technology that truly matters. As a pioneer in long-range electric VTOL drones (Vertical Take-Off and Landing), we develop robust systems in collaboration with trusted partners, deployed across the globe in defence, agriculture and inspection. Our drones are reliable, user-friendly, and built to perform in demanding environments.

We combine technical innovation with a pragmatic mindset. What we do today shapes where we’ll be tomorrow and you’ll play a crucial role in that journey.

Our core values:

• Partnerships – Growing together through long-term collaboration
• Customer focus – Thinking and acting with the customer in mind
• Ownership – Taking responsibility for what we do
• Innovation – Finding smart, practical solutions
• Excellence – Focused on quality and results
• Team spirit – Building trust, growth, and enjoyment together

Your mission

As a Mechanical Design / Creative Engineer, you will design, prototype, and bring to life advanced mechanical and structural solutions for UAV systems. Your focus lies on sensor integration, RF payloads, and lightweight, high-performance components.

You operate at the intersection of creativity and execution, turning field feedback, failure data, and real-world insights into rapid design improvements. Your work directly impacts UAV reliability, resilience, and performance in demanding environments.

What you’ll be doing

Design & Prototyping

• Design and optimise mechanical components, sensor mounts, RF structures, and payload integrations
• Develop complex 3D CAD models and assemblies in SolidWorks (surfacing, configurations)
• Leverage additive manufacturing (MJF, SLS, FDM, SLA) for rapid prototyping and low-volume production
• Work with advanced materials such as PA12, carbon composites, and high-temperature polymers
• Design for manufacturability: tolerances, wall thickness, support strategies, post-processing
• Create modular, serviceable designs for fast field repair and replacement

System Adaptation & Validation

• Translate real-world feedback into fast design iterations
• Perform structural analysis (hand calculations + basic FEA)
• Validate designs against stress, vibration, thermal, and environmental conditions
• Ensure aerodynamic efficiency of external components (fairings, radomes, pods)
• Design with sealing, crash tolerance, and EMC considerations in mind

Integration & UAV Performance

• Develop low-drag housings and payload structures for UAV platforms
• Understand how design choices affect flight stability, endurance, and performance
• Ensure compatibility across systems, payloads, and configurations
• Work closely with Integration, Flight Test, and Software Engineers
• Participate in hands‑on assembly, testing, and validation (lab & field)
• Explore new materials, manufacturing techniques, and design approaches
• Maintain strong documentation and configuration control using PDM

What you bring

Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Design, or Mechatronics Engineering
• ~3–8 years of experience in UAVs, aerospace, robotics, or advanced hardware

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (surfacing, assemblies, configurations) and PDM
• Hands‑on experience with additive manufacturing (MJF, SLS, FDM, SLA)
• Solid understanding of advanced materials (PA12, carbon fibre composites, reinforced polymers)
• Experience with structural analysis, vibration design, and basic FEA
• Knowledge of aerodynamics in small UAV systems
• Familiarity with FMEA, CFD, and EMC‑aware design is a plus
• Hands‑on engineer who enjoys being in the lab (or hangar)
• Thrives under pressure and embraces rapid iteration
• Balances speed with precision and structural integrity
• Creative, pragmatic, and solution‑driven
• Strong discipline in documentation and version control

What we offer

• Coaching and professional growth opportunities
• 27 vacation days (based on full‑time)
• 38‑hour workweek with flexible working hours
• Travel reimbursement of €0.23/km or a fully covered NS Business Card
• Excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund
• Work in an innovative, high‑tech environment with real‑world impact
• Open, informal company culture where your ideas are valued
• Lunch provided by DeltaQuad, monthly team drinks, and regular team activities

How to apply

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