Senior Mechanical Engineer - Ground Systems for Drones

Tective Robotics; Delft; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary EUR 3600-4100/month

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Tective Robotics in Delft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level / Senior) to design mechanical systems and enclosures that support our autonomous drone technology. You will primarily work on ground-based equipment and flight support systems, with a focus on robust, manufacturable products for high-volume production.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, produce detailed drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks, and contribute to continuous improvements in production processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SolidWorks or a comparable CAD program.
• Experience in sheet metal design.
• Ability to translate concepts into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create and optimize sheet metal designs for manufacturing.
• Design products with a focus on series production, manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Produce detailed drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electrical and manufacturing requirements.
• Support prototyping, testing and implementation of design improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical designs and production processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal design

Manufacturability

Problem solving

English communication

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Tective Robotics in Delft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level / Senior) to design mechanical systems and enclosures that support our autonomous drone technology. You will primarily work on ground-based equipment and flight support systems, with a focus on robust, manufacturable products for high-volume production.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, produce detailed drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks, and contribute to continuous improvements in production processes.