Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-fidelity models, assemblies, and detailed technical drawings using CATIA V5/V6 within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment.
• Define and enforce best practices for parametric modeling, GD&T, and complex tolerance stack-ups.
• Collaborate with stress engineers for load path validation and participate in critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Drive material and process selection, focusing on structural layout and manufacturability to meet weight and strength targets.
• Apply expert knowledge of DfAM, injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication to streamline production.
• Design and develop critical operating equipment and specialized test benches for subsystem validation.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering, Production, and Procurement to translate requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Oversee technical engagement with external suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained through delivery.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a CAD Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on complex assemblies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• High proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design).
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DfAM, CNC, and injection molding.
• High proficiency (C1/C2) in both English and German.
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state due to export control and security regulations.

About the Company

STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance, software-defined, and mass-scalable unmanned systems to provide operators with a decisive edge in contested environments. We are focused on bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners.