Mechanical Engineer (Defence Tech)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer (Defence Tech): Designing and integrating EW payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems with an accent on rapid prototyping, thermal management, and structural integrity. Focus on solving complex mechanical packaging challenges for weight-critical platforms and executing rigorous environmental validation.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Company

Defence technology company redefining how autonomous and electronic warfare systems are engineered and deployed for NATO forces.

What you will do

• Package and integrate complex EW hardware, antennas, and RF payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems.
• Design fixtures and execute environmental testing within advanced thermal, vibration, and shock chambers.
• Apply FEA and CFD tools to solve thermal dissipation and high-g load challenges efficiently.
• Collaborate with RF and software teams to iterate on mechanical constraints and real-time mission requirements.
• Manage the full development cycle from initial CAD modeling through rapid prototyping to manufacturing handoff.

Requirements

• Proven track record of solving diverse mechanical packaging and thermal challenges across multiple projects.
• High proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo) and simulation tools for FEA/CFD.
• Experience packaging ruggedized electronics into weight-critical, high-vibration platforms (UAVs, robotics, or aerospace).
• Hands-on experience preparing hardware for environmental testing and iterative design adjustment.
• Location: Must be based in Berlin

Nice to have

• Understanding of mechanical material selection impacts on RF transparency and EMI/EMC.
• Experience with composite materials and lightweight manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification concepts such as MIL-STD-810.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment grounded in precision, responsibility, and uncompromising engineering discipline.
• Fast-paced hardware prototyping culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-performance systems providing decisive advantages in contested electromagnetic environments.
• Permanent employment contract.