Development Engineer (Defense Industry) (M/F/D)

KREMPEL GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Compensation

Profit Sharing

Flexible Working Hours

30 days of annual leave

Development Opportunities

Company Pension Subsidy

Health Management

Subsidized Lunch

Commuting Allowances

Bike Leasing

Parking Space

Job summary

KREMPEL GmbH is looking for a skilled engineer to shape products from concept to final solution in the defense technology sector. In this role, you will design and develop prototypes, conduct tests, and support production readiness.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and proficiency in CAD systems like CATIA V5. Enjoy flexible working hours, attractive compensation, and personal development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in developing defense-related technical products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and knowledge of defense engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototypes for defense applications.
• Conduct tests, simulations, and manage test documentation.
• Support development of technical specifications and requirement documents.
• Implement and prepare products for series production.
• Evaluate new technologies and trends relevant to defense applications.
• Provide technical consulting and customer support.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD systems

Experience in defense product design

Negotiation-level proficiency in German

Negotiation-level proficiency in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Do you not only want to develop, but also shape products from the very first idea through to the final solution? Then bring your expertise to our team and work on new technologies and forward-looking applications. If you are motivated to actively shape the future of defense technology, turn ideas into tangible solutions, and combine engineering with creativity, you are in the right place with us. Here, you don’t just develop products, you create solutions that are technically convincing and perform when it matters most.

YOUR TASKS

• Prototype Development: Design and develop prototypes and components for defense applications.
• Test Management: Conduct tests, simulations, and qualification activities, including full documentation.
• Specifications: Support the development of technical specifications and requirement documents.
• Production Introduction: Implement, refine, and document products and prepare them for series production.
• Technology Analysis: Evaluate new technologies, trends, and materials for defense applications.
• Intellectual Property: Support patent applications and intellectual property protection (if required).
• Customer Support: Provide technical consulting and customer support in coordination with project management.

YOUR PROFILE

• Qualifications: A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Experience: Experience in the development and design of technical products, ideally involving materials/components in the defense sector (e.g., high-performance materials, protection systems, or electronics integration).
• Knowledge: Proficiency in CAD systems such as CATIA V5 or comparable development environments, as well as knowledge of standards, approvals, and certification processes in defense engineering.
• Language Skills: Negotiation-level proficiency in German and English.

YOUR BENEFITS AT KREMPEL

Attractive Compensation: Compensation in line with the collective bargaining agreement of the chemical industry (IG Bergbau, Chemie – Papier), including holiday bonus and 13th-month salary

Profit Sharing: Shared success – our employees benefit from the company’s performance

Working Hours: 38-hour work week with flexible working hours for a high degree of flexibility

On-site Workplace: Workplace at our Vaihingen/Enz or Zwönitz location with close personal exchange within the team

Vacation: 30 days of annual leave plus additional holiday allowance

Development Opportunities: Individual training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth

Appreciative Work Environment: A workplace where you feel comfortable, valued, and respected

Company Pension Subsidy: We take care of our employees’ future even during their working life by contributing to their pension scheme

Health Management: Comprehensive support provided by our company physicians

Cafeteria: Subsidized lunch offered by a local provider

Allowances: Various subsidies, e.g. for commuting costs

Bike Leasing: Lease a bicycle or e-bike under attractive conditions

Parking: Convenient parking spaces available at all locations