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Mechanical Engineer, Kinematic Systems and Mechanisms(m/w/x)

München
Full-timeRemoteExperienced
AI/ML

Designing and validating high-performance moving systems, deployment mechanisms, and landing gears for defence AI applications. Aerospace-grade materials and advanced GD&T knowledge required. VSOP options, relocation support, and temporary accommodation provided.

Requirements

  • Design and delivery of complex kinematic mechanisms and moving systems for aerospace, drone or demanding applications
  • Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD and PLM workflows using SolidWorks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter
  • Application of advanced GD&T and statistical tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Selection and integration of precision mechanical components (bearings, gearboxes, ball screws, fasteners)
  • Working knowledge of aerospace-grade materials and manufacturing processes
  • Setup of test rigs and execution of functional, environmental and lifetime test campaigns
  • Use of physical test data to correlate and refine analytical models
  • Decisive action with minimal guidance
  • End-to-end ownership of outcomes
  • Initiation of solutions without waiting for direction
  • Encouraged to apply even if not meeting all qualifications
  • Experience designing mechanisms for harsh or constrained environments
  • Consideration of wear, lubrication, friction, stiffness and thermal compliance
  • Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments
  • Application of HIL to kinematic system validation in iterative drone/UAV development

Tasks

  • Design and validate high-performance moving systems
  • Develop deployment mechanisms and folding structures
  • Create landing gears and robotic joints
  • Perform kinematic synthesis and multi-body dynamics analysis
  • Conduct torque and force profiling
  • Execute FEA to meet structural and performance requirements
  • Select and integrate electro-mechanical actuators
  • Apply advanced GD&T to ASME Y14.5 or ISO 1101 standards
  • Control backlash, alignment, and thermal expansion
  • Build and test functional mechanism prototypes
  • Evaluate kinematic behavior and structural integrity
  • Design lifetime and fatigue test campaigns
  • Produce robust 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings
  • Generate kinematic analysis reports and design documentation
  • Ensure full traceability from requirement to verified design
  • Collaborate with systems, structures, and avionics teams
  • Ensure kinematic assemblies interface correctly with airframe
  • Maintain mechanism reliability across environmental conditions

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • MSC Adams
  • MotionSolve
  • SolidWorks Motion
  • SolidWorks
  • PDM
  • Siemens NX
  • Teamcenter
  • CNC machining
  • composites
  • additive manufacturing
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • VSOP options

Additional Allowances

  • Relocation support up to €2,500
  • Yearly learning allowance of €500
  • Monthly social allowances

Workation & Sabbatical

  • 4 weeks temporary accommodation

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Gym membership

Mental Health Support

  • Mental health support

Team Events

  • Regular company events

Generous Parental Leave

  • 22 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for secondary caregivers

More Vacation Days

  • 5 days paid family emergency leave

Flexible Working

  • 100% remote work option during pregnancy
  • Phased return to work

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Hands-on onboarding program

Other Benefits

  • Build tooling and applications

Learning & Development

  • Learn tech stack

Startup Environment

  • Work with engineering teams
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