(Senior) Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer (m/f/d)

We’re hiring a Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer to lead the design of ultra-high-performance UAV structures — engineered for interception agility, >400 km/h velocity, and real-world deployment. You’ll work across fuselage shaping, CFD, rotor/propeller optimization, and structural load modeling to push both efficiency and maneuverability to the limit.

From stealthy control surfaces to high-thrust propulsion layouts, this is a rare opportunity to own every curve, spar, and fin that makes a UAV mission-ready at speed.

Tasks

• Design aerodynamic fuselages, struts, and flight surfaces for high-speed UAVs
• Use CFD tools (XFOIL, OpenFOAM, FluidX3D) to optimize drag, lift, and flow stability
• Model and simulate rotor and propeller configurations for maximum thrust and efficiency
• Conduct FEA on composite structures under mission-specific flight loads
• Integrate payloads (ISR, kinetic) with minimal aero disruption
• Collaborate with flight software and controls teams to co-design for maneuverability
• Prototype, test, and iterate with fast DfM cycles in the lab and airfield

Requirements

• 6+ years in aerospace, automotive aero, or high-performance UAV mechanical design
• Expert in aerodynamic modeling and CFD tools (OpenFOAM, XFOIL, ANSYS Fluent, etc.)
• Experience with composite design, fabrication methods, and load analysis
• Familiarity with rotor/propeller modeling, including airfoil selection and blade design
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA packages (Ansys, Fusion, Abaqus)
• Strong understanding of high-speed flight dynamics and aero-structural coupling

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with missile-class UAVs or supersonic design constraints
• Prior work integrating weapons or ISR payloads into aerodynamic platforms
• Background in airframe stealth, radar cross-section shaping, or thermal signature control
• RC/hobbyist background in racing drones or DIY aerospace projects

Benefits

• Design cutting-edge UAV platforms that actually fly — and win
• Collaborate with autonomy, controls, and propulsion teams for holistic impact
• Work in a dedicated aerospace R&D facility at Berlin TXL
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• Full-time, on-site role with rapid design–test–iterate cycles

Who You Are

You know airflow like others know software. You’re obsessed with performance, drag curves, and structural limits — but grounded in reality. Whether you're modeling the perfect strut shape or tuning a prop blade by hand, you’re building machines that cut through air with purpose .

Join UsIf you’re ready to build the impossible, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and let’s build the future of autonomy.

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