(Senior) Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer (m/f/d)
(Senior) Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer (m/f/d)
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Job Description
Were 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. Youll 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 designtestiterate cycles
Who You Are
You know airflow like others know software. Youre obsessed with performance drag curves and structural limits but grounded in reality. Whether youre modeling the perfect strut shape or tuning a prop blade by hand youre building machines that cut through air with purpose.
Join UsIf youre ready to build the impossible we want to hear from you.
Apply now and lets build the future of autonomy.
Employment Type
Full Time
