Production Engineer – UAV Platform

Job description

What we’re looking for We are looking for a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our UAV platforms from prototype to production. In this role, you will bridge R&D and manufacturing—ensuring designs are buildable, scalable, and mission-ready. You will define processes, drive DFM/DFA, and actively build, test, and improve hardware. This is a critical role shaping how our systems are produced, validated, and deployed at scale. The day-to-day Own the build: Assemble, test, and iterate UAV prototypes and subsystems hands-on – tools in hand, not just on screen. Drive manufacturability: Lead DFM/DFA efforts with R&D to ensure every design is buildable, testable, and production-ready. Define materials & processes: Select manufacturing technologies, materials, and assembly methods balancing performance, weight, cost, and scalability. Establish production standards: Create assembly documentation, test procedures, and quality checkpoints for reliable series production. Hunt down failures: Identify weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis, and enforce design improvements across mechanical and integrated systems. Validate under pressure: Plan and execute structural, functional, and environmental testing – pushing components to their limits before the field does. You should apply if you Seasoned engineering operator: Proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing, R&D, or production engineering – ideally within aerospace, robotics, UAVs, or complex electromechanical systems. Systems-level understanding: You grasp how complex electromechanical systems come together and can independently evaluate and decide on manufacturing approaches. DFM/DFA authority: You spot when a design will fail in production – and call it out. If it’s not manufacturable, it doesn’t pass. CAD confident: Strong in SolidWorks (or similar) – 3D modeling, technical drawings, and tolerance analysis are part of your daily workflow. Hands-on, build-first mindset: You build, test, break, and iterate rapidly – comfortable with tools, prototyping, QC processes, and lean manufacturing principles. Cleared for mission: Eligible for NATO or EU security clearance – mandatory, non-negotiable. Language skills: English is required; German is a plus. Nice to haves Experience with UAV, drone or small aerospace platforms Knowledge of composites, lightweight structures, or advanced materials Backgro…