Senior Mechanical Design engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – STARK

Permanent employee, Full-time. Location: Munich.

About Us: STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software‑defined, mass‑scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Your mission: Design and development of complex components and assemblies using CATIA V5 within aerospace engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Design of primary structures: wing, fuselage, empennage (tail), and internal load‑bearing frames
• Development of secondary structures: equipment brackets, covers, fairings, access panels, ducts
• Design in both composite and metallic materials (e.g., CFRP, Al, Ti)
• Create and maintain parametric models and master assemblies in CATIA V5/V6
• Prepare 2D manufacturing drawings with full GD&T, tolerance stacks, and material specs
• Collaborate with stress engineers (internal or external) for load‑path validation
• Participate in Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) and support design releases within 3DEXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience as a CAD Engineer / Aircraft Design Engineer in the aerospace or UAV sector
• Expert‑level proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of PLM systems such as 3DEXPERIENCE
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken; German is a plus
• Proven experience working in international, cross‑functional teams
• Structured, independent, and team‑oriented working style

Passion for new technologies and a desire to work in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

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