Mechanical Engineer - Defense Tech M/F
* Contract type : Permanent
* Location : Munich (Hybrid / On-site lab and workshop presence required)
* Ref: 2282
* Contact: paul@rheso.tech
The recruiting company:
Our client is a European start-up specializing in electronic warfare, secure communications, and precision localization technologies for the defense sector.
Key points of the position:
Reporting to the engineering team, you will design and develop the mechanical architecture of advanced defense systems, ensuring reliability, durability, and usability in demanding operational environments.
As a Mechanical Engineer, your missions will include:
* Developing rapid prototypes using 3D printing and in-house workshop tools to enable fast design iteration and testing,
* Designing complex mechanical housings with strong focus on ruggedness, tactical ergonomics, and usability in demanding field conditions,
* Optimizing designs for large-scale manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, or sheet metal fabrication,
* Ensuring modularity and maintainability so systems can be easily serviced or repaired in field conditions,
* Selecting materials capable of withstanding shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures while meeting RF transparency or EMI shielding requirements,
* Managing technical relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure quality and production scalability,
* Supporting environmental qualification and certification processes including MIL-STD-810 and IP67/IP68 testing.
Necessary skills:
* You must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field,
* You have experience developing hardware products from prototype stage to serial production, ideally in defense, aerospace, or ruggedized industrial environments,
* You are experienced in rapid prototyping and iterative design processes using tools such as 3D printing,
* You are highly proficient with modern 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX,
* You have strong understanding of design for manufacturing and mechanical reliability,
* Experience with human-machine interface design or ergonomic design for harsh environments is highly appreciated,
* Fluent German and English are imperative.
Eligibility for German security clearance (SÜ2/Ü2) is required : German or EU citizenchip mandatory.
Salary: 60-80k euros gross annual.
RHESO.TECH, a specialized recruitment agency
Keywords : mechanical engineering, product design, ruggedized systems, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CAD design, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, design for manufacturing, MIL-STD-810, IP67, defense technology, Germany