Als Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems bei SE3 Labs sind Sie für die physische Integration unserer Autonomieplattform in Drohnen, Nutzlasten und Bodensysteme verantwortlich. Sie entwerfen Mechanismen, Gehäuse und Integrationen von Konzepten über CAD bis hin zu Flugtests und Produktionseinführung. Sie arbeiten eng mit Elektronikentwicklern und dem Prototyping-Team zusammen und berichten direkt an den Hardware Lead.

Responsibilities

Requirements & Concepts: Translate mission-needs into hardware requirements and trade-off design concepts to meet them
Design & Engineer: Design and refine sealed avionics enclosures, cooling concepts, interfaces, connection and release mechanisms, packaging and integration into UAVs and ground systems such as charging-, control- and launch platforms
Prototype & Iterate: Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, in simulation, test rigs and in flight
Validate & Field-Test: Analyze and improve designs via simulation and real-world testing up until and including exercises with partners and armed forces
Document and Industrialize: Make your work the lasting foundation of our tech and bring it into thousands of customers’ hands in collaboration with our manufacturing partner network

Requirements

M.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
You bring 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development, ideally including mechanism design from concept to tested (sub-) system
You’re highly proficient in 3D modelling (CAD, preferably Onshape) and creating production-quality drawings
You’re familiar with selection and sizing of structural elements, fasteners, interfaces and thermal paths
You understand kinematics, packaging and electro-mechanical systems
You know when a simple answer is the right answer, and when a design needs deeper analysis, precision and careful consideration
You speak fluent English; German is a plus

Nice to have

Experience in designing lightweight electronic enclosures for harsh conditions
You’ve independently prototyped and tested mechanisms and seen them through refinement cycles into production
Experience with ISO GD&T, DFM/DFA, FEA interpretation and material selection
Thermal design and analysis for compact electronics or similar systems
Hardware testing & qualification experience (ideally including MIL-STD thermal, vibration, etc.)
Skilled in designing fixtures and test-rigs
Familiarity with light UAVs or aircraft systems or defense equipment

Benefits

Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you
AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge
Real Ownership: Get early, real stock to participate directly in SE3’s growth
31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass
Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy, Greece and Spain
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth