Hardware Integration Engineer (Mechanical Systems & Robotics Integration)

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
• Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team
• Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy
• Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

Build and integrate real-world robotic and counter-UAV systems that operate reliably outside the lab.

You will own the mechanical integration of sensors, electronics, embedded computers, and vehicle-mounted hardware, transforming concepts into fully assembled and operational systems. From CAD design and supplier coordination to hands-on assembly and field integration, you will ensure our platforms are robust, maintainable, and ready for deployment.

This is a highly practical role for someone who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and delivering complete systems rather than working within narrow engineering boundaries.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical assemblies, brackets, enclosures, and mounting solutions using CAD.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and documentation for fabrication and assembly.
• Select, source, and order mechanical and electromechanical components.
• Coordinate directly with suppliers, machine shops, and manufacturing partners.
• Design and integrate systems containing sensors, embedded computers, PCBs, power electronics, and communication equipment.
• Assemble prototypes and production hardware independently.
• Support integration of payloads onto ground vehicles and robotic platforms.
• Work closely with robotics, perception, electronics, and systems engineers to translate requirements into deployable hardware.
• Identify integration issues early and proactively drive solutions.
• Participate in testing and validation activities, ensuring hardware survives real operational conditions.
• Continuously improve designs based on field feedback and lessons learned.

Your profile

• State Certified Technician (Staatlich geprüfter Techniker) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, or
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Equivalent technical qualifications with strong hands-on industry experience will also be considered.
• Strong mechanical design experience.
• Professional CAD experience (SolidWorks, Fusion 360,Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX orsimilar).
• Creation of detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Experience integrating electronics into mechanical systems.
• Hands-on prototyping, assembly, and workshop experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and aluminium structures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal process and supervision.
• Experience in small companies, startups, robotics, automotive, aerospace, UAV, or defense environments.

Nice to have

• UAV, robotics, automotive, or defense experience.
• Basic electronics knowledge (power distribution, PCBs, connectors, sensors).
• Environmental and vibration considerations for deployed systems.
• Supplier and manufacturing management experience.
• Experience integrating cameras, radars, GNSS, antennas, or other sensor systems.

Candidates who have personally designed, sourced, assembled, and tested complete systems will stand out.

What else

• Builder mentality: you ship working solutions, not theoretical concepts
• Hands-on ownership: you proactively solve problems, even outside your direct scope
• Field-driven mindset: you care about what survives real operations, not “lab perfect”
• High quality bar: you aim for reliability, determinism, and clarity in your engineering
• Startup drive: you execute fast despite ambiguity, and adapt quickly
• Mission alignment: genuine motivation to work on defense-relevant, safety-critical robotics
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is required