Principal Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (all genders)
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Us
Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systems - not future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.
Your mission
This is a senior hands-on technical leadership roleyou will both define mechanical design strategy and dive deep into CAD tolerance stacks and prototypes. You will act as the companys authority on mechanical design for airframes and payload integration influencing platform-level decisions and ensuring designs are robust scalable and certifiable.
Responsibilities
Own mechanical architecture for current and future UAV platforms
Lead and mentor a small team of mechanical engineers (design reviews technical guidance)
Define and enforce best practices for parametric modeling GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Drive airframe material selection structural layout and manufacturability decisions
Oversee supplier engagement for structural components composites and assemblies
Collaborate with stress flight test and systems teams to ensure structural integrity
Support and occasionally lead design reviews with leadership partners and certifying authorities
Guide trade studies on weight manufacturability and cost to meet mission performance goals
Be hands-on with CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA) prototyping and shop-floor troubleshooting
Qualifications
8 years mechanical design experience ideally in aerospace defence or high-performance automotive
Proven record of taking structures from concept to flight-ready release (wing fuselage empennage)
Expert in SolidWorks (CATIA V5/V6 a plus) and tolerance stack analysis
Strong knowledge of composites machining sheet metal and joining methods
Familiarity with MIL standards and EASA/FAA certification pathways (SC-Light UAS CS-23)
Experience mentoring or leading a team of engineers
Excellent communication skills able to influence at exec and program level
Eligible for NATO/EU security clearance
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About us
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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Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture
About Company
LEGAL DISCLAIMER 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 pro ... View more
