Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems

Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems LocationMunich; Undisclosed test site 35km from MunichEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentHardware DevelopmentOwn the physical integration of our autonomy platform into drones, payloads and ground systems. Your work defines the fieldability, performance and production quality of our core hardware.About SE3SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and with a strong focus on defense.Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems and we’re looking for a skilled, hands-on engineer who can turn strong concepts into robust products.About the RoleAs Mechanical Design Engineer, Unmanned Systems, you’ll design the mechanisms, enclosures and physical integration of our on-board systems into various UAV platforms. From concept trade-off to CAD to flight test and on to production introduction, you will bring electronics, airframes, payloads and ground systems together into flying, connected and advanced multi-domain systems.You’ll report directly to our Hardware Lead and collaborate most closely with electronics developers and prototyping team. SE3 sets no bounds on collaboration so you will engage with our customer-facing colleagues and AI software developers to realize an ambitious vision of whole systems with intelligent drones at the center. Mechanical integration will be your domain, and you’ll be trusted to own it independently. What You’ll Work OnRequirements & Concepts: Translate mission-needs into hardware requirements and trade-off design concepts to meet themDesign & Engineer: Design and refine sealed avionics enclosures, cooling concepts, interfaces, connection and release mechanisms, packaging and integration into UAVs and ground systems such as charging-, control- and launch platformsPrototype & Iterate: Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, in simulation, test rigs and in flightValidate & Field-Test: Analyze and improve designs via simulation and real-world testing up until and including exercises with partners and armed forcesDocument and Industrialize: Make your work the lasting foundation of our tech and bring it into thousands of customers’ hands in collaboration with our manufacturing partner network Your ProfileM.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related fieldYou bring 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development, ideally including mechanism design from concept to tested (sub-) systemYou’re highly proficient in 3D modelling (CAD, preferably Onshape) and creating production-quality drawingsYou’re familiar with selection and sizing of structural elements, fasteners, interfaces and thermal pathsYou understand kinematics, packaging and electro-mechanical systemsYou know when a simple answer is the right answer, and when a design needs deeper analysis, precision and careful considerationYou speak fluent English; German is a plusMost importantly, you’re structured, fast-moving, and mission-driven. You don’t wait for perfection. You iterate until it works. You love building things that last. Especially Valued Bonus SkillsExperience in designing lightweight electronic enclosures for harsh conditionsYou’ve independently prototyped and tested mechanisms and seen them through refinement cycles into productionExperience with ISO GD&T, DFM/DFA, FEA interpretation and material selectionThermal design and analysis for compact electronics or similar systemsHardware testing & qualification experience (ideally including MIL-STD thermal, vibration, etc.)Skilled in designing fixtures and test-rigsFamiliarity with light UAVs or aircraft systems or defense equipment Perks & BenefitsWork Environment to Excel at: Find...