Production Engineer – UAV Platform

What were looking for

We are looking for a driven hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our UAV platforms from prototype to this role you will bridge R&D and manufacturingensuring designs are buildable scalable and mission-ready. You will define processes drive DFM/DFA and actively build test and improve hardware. This is a critical role shaping how our systems are produced validated and deployed at scale.

The day-to-day

• Own the build: Assemble test and iterate UAV prototypes and subsystems hands-on tools in hand not just on screen.
• Drive manufacturability: Lead DFM/DFA efforts with R&D to ensure every design is buildable testable and production-ready.
• Define materials & processes: Select manufacturing technologies materials and assembly methods balancing performance weight cost and scalability.
• Establish production standards: Create assembly documentation test procedures and quality checkpoints for reliable series production.
• Hunt down failures: Identify weaknesses perform root-cause analysis and enforce design improvements across mechanical and integrated systems.
• Validate under pressure: Plan and execute structural functional and environmental testing pushing components to their limits before the field does.

You should apply if you

• Seasoned engineering operator: Proven hands-on experience in manufacturing R&D or production engineering ideally within aerospace robotics UAVs or complex electromechanical systems.
• Systems-level understanding: You grasp how complex electromechanical systems come together and can independently evaluate and decide on manufacturing approaches.
• DFM/DFA authority: You spot when a design will fail in production and call it out. If its not manufacturable it doesnt pass.
• CAD confident: Strong in SolidWorks (or similar) 3D modeling technical drawings and tolerance analysis are part of your daily workflow.
• Hands-on build-first mindset: You build test break and iterate rapidly comfortable with tools prototyping QC processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Cleared for mission: Eligible for NATO or EU security clearance mandatory non-negotiable.
• Language skills: English is required; German is a plus.

Nice to haves

• Experience with UAV drone or small aerospace platforms
• Knowledge of composites lightweight structures or advanced materials
• Background in testing validation or rapid prototyping (e.g.3Dprinting)

What we offer

• Real impact & ownership: Shape high-tech defense systems and take responsibility from day one.
• Mission-driven environment: Work on technologies that matter for European security and sovereignty.
• Competitive package: Competitive salary EGYM Wellpass corporate benefits and equity options aligned with role and level.
• Deep tech environment: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology and real operational use cases.
• Grow fast: Steep learning curve for juniors strategic influence and leadership opportunities for seniors.
• Startup mindset meets defence innovation: flat hierarchies fast decisions and space for your ideas.
• Flexibility: Flexible hours remote options and relocation support.
• Strong team: International driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange trust and shared success.