Senior Mechanical Engineer (All Gender)

About this role

div class= content-intro p span style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. /span /p p span style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions. /span br br /p p strong span style= text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; Why Join Us? /span /strong /p ul li style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; span style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty. /span /li li style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; span style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms. /span /li li style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; span style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R amp;D backing. /span /li /ul /div p STARK is a European defence technology company building the next generation of unmanned systems. Rapid scaling requires precision engineering and reproducible manufacturing that never compromise on mission reliability. /p p span style= text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; strong Your Mission /strong /span /p p You own the structural, kinematic, and aerodynamic packaging architecture of the Gambit airframe — including carbon-composite primary structures, high-reliability folding mechanisms, and payload bays. br You aren't just designing mechanical components; you are architecting a rugged, lightweight tactical airframe that survives heavy field handling and aerodynamic loads while remaining simple to mass-produce. /p p span style= text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; strong Responsibilities /strong /span /p ul li Lead mechanical design of airframe structures, wing folding mechanisms, quick-release arms, and internal structural chassis. /li li Perform FEA (structural, modal, thermal) and mass-property optimizations to meet stringent strength-to-weight targets. /li li Establish GD amp;T standards, tolerance stack-up analyses, and mechanical interface control documents. /li li Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) for carbon-fiber composites, CNC machined aluminum, injection-molded plastics, and 3D printing. /li li Lead structural qualification tests (static load, drop testing, vibration per MIL-STD-810H). /li li Mentor mechanical engineers through CAD reviews and prototyping iterations. /li /ul p span style= text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; strong Required Skills /strong /span /p ul li 5–8 years in aerospace mechanical design, UAV structures, lightweight robotics, or precision mechanisms. /li li Proven experience bringing mechanical systems from clean-sheet CAD through tooling and flight qualification. /li li Advanced proficiency in parametric 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA). /li li Expertise in composite design/manufacturing (prepreg, wet layup, bladder molding, sandwich panels). /li li Proficiency in FEA tools (Ansys, Nastran, or SolidWorks Simulation) and GD amp;T per ASME Y14.5 / ISO 1101. /li li Professional working proficiency in English. /li li Must b

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