Mechanical Design Engineer

Destinus

Mechanical Design Engineer managing aerospace component projects for cutting-edge UAV technologies at Destinus. Leading design efforts from conceptualization through manufacturing and integration.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design projects for aerospace components and systems from the conceptual phase through manufacturing to integration and testing
Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing
Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions
Prepare and participate in design reviews
Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process
Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables following best practices and industry standards
Contribute to the DMU and configuration management

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc., MSc. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Technician qualifications with substantial experience would also be considered.
+5 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aerospace industry.
Strong knowledge of the manufacturing and assembly processes - machining, sheet metal forming, composites and additive manufacturing.
Excellent CAD and PLM knowledge - Part design, DWGs, DMU management.
Good engineering material properties knowledge.
Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical skills - dimensioning calculations, load path definitions, basic stress calculations, energy and power.
Seal and fastener design knowledge.
Auxiliary component selection – general electro/mechanical components.
ISO GD&T knowledge required.
Fluent in English as working language.
Proficiency in Siemens tool suite - NX, and TeamCenter PLM system, would be a plus.
Experience with Metallic and composite structures design would be beneficial.
Good to have experience with hydraulics, fuel systems and component design.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D CAD modelingmanufacturing processesassembly processesengineering calculationsdimensioning calculationsload path definitionsbasic stress calculationsseal designfastener designauxiliary component selection

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaboration

Certifications

BSc in mechanical engineeringMSc in aerospace engineering