Mechanical Engineer (UAV)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer (UAV): Building and fabricating high-performance unmanned aerial systems from concept to flight-ready hardware with an accent on rapid prototyping, structural design, and mechanical integration. Focus on iterating designs under pressure, solving complex spatial problems, and ensuring system reliability in contested environments.

Location: Must be based in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company developing software-defined, mass-scalable unmanned aerial and terrestrial systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Take full ownership of end-to-end UAV prototype development, from initial design concepts to final flight testing.
• Design and fabricate airframe structures, avionic stacks, and ground support equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate complex hardware systems.
• Support field flight test campaigns, including launches, recoveries, and rapid repairs.
• Document and systematize informal engineering knowledge to ensure repeatable and scalable design processes.

Requirements

• Must be based in Munich or willing to work onsite.
• Demonstrable end-to-end experience across the full engineering development cycle.
• Hands-on workshop experience with composites, mechanical assemblies, and embedded hardware integration.
• Strong spatial and logical problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose root causes quickly.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration cycles in high-pressure environments.
• English proficiency required for all documentation and communication.

Nice to have

• Active A2/A3 drone pilot certification.
• Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Familiarity with flight controller ecosystems such as PX4, ArduPilot, or Betaflight.
• Experience with fixed-wing platforms.
• Background in motorsport or workshop-based hardware development.