Mechanical Designer - Drone Systems (m/f/d) - München on site

Mechanical Designer - Drone Systems (m/f/d) - München on site: Keywords Drone & Airframe Design // Aerodynamics // Propulsion Systems // Avionics & Electronic Integration // SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) // Composites & Lightweight Materials // Flight Testing & Prototyping // Mech/Elec. HW

Mechanical Designer - Drone Systems (m/f/d) - München on site:

- Design and develop highly optimized airframes, mechanical structures, and aerodynamic surfaces for current and future complex aviation and defense drone products

- Select, design, and seamlessly integrate propulsion systems (e.g., motors, rotors, energy storage) to maximize flight performance, endurance, and vehicle dynamics

- Lead the mechanical packaging and integration of complex electronic hardware, sensors, and payloads, managing critical constraints like thermal dissipation and vibration isolation

- Apply core aerodynamic principles to optimize external vehicle profiles, minimize drag, and enhance overall stability and control

- Build physical prototypes, support wind tunnel or live flight testing campaigns, and rapidly iterate designs based on real-world performance data

- Balance strict Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements to meet rigorous defense and aviation performance standards

- Collaborate closely with Systems, Electrical, and DMU engineers to ensure the airframe perfectly accommodates all internal routing, ECAD/MCAD interfaces, and structural loads

- Derive and implement design rules, lightweight material strategies, and best practices for drone vehicle design

- 5+ years of professional working experience in mechanical hardware design, specifically focused on drone design, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), or aerospace vehicles

- Expert hands-on capabilities in 3D/2D CAD design and surface modeling (preferred

- Strong applied knowledge of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft propulsion systems

- Dedication and hands-on experience in working with complex electronic hardware integration (avionics, antennas, payloads) within tight aerospace envelopes

- Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, specifically utilizing composites (carbon fiber), advanced polymers, and lightweight alloys

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English), with the ability to articulate complex aerodynamic and structural trade-offs

- Keen fast track developments and realizations

- Fun working in a highly flexible environment

FERCHAU GmbH, München Aerospace & Defence Branch Parkring 2 85748 Garching b. München +49 89 546799-0 antje.paul@ferchau.com