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

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Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Design aerodynamic fuselages, struts, and flight surfaces for high-speed UAVs
Use CFD tools (XFOIL, OpenFOAM) 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

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.