Development Engineer (m/w/d) for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with Focus: Mechanical and Electrical Construction

You want not just to design, but systems that actually fly, get tested, and are in operation?

You're looking for a role where Your technical decisions have direct impact on the structure, function, and reliability of an unmanned aerial system?

Then bring Your development expertise to Argus Interception – a high-tech scale-up where engineers takes responsibility from concept to operational system.

At our company, You develop no concepts for the drawer, but technology that relies on the trust of end-users.

About Argus Interception

Argus Interception develops with the autonomous intercept drone Interceptor one of the most advanced solutions for drone defense – automated, precise, and Made in Germany.

Our technology recognizes, pursues, and neutralizes foreign drones fully autonomously and is used by authorities, airports, and specialized response teams.

As a growth-oriented high-tech company, we rely on Eigenverantwortung instead of Hierarchy. Initiative counts more than title. Who wants to think ahead, take responsibility, and bring forward real technology will find the right framework with us.

Tasks

Your tasks as Development Engineer:

• You develop and construct mechanical structures for our unmanned aerial systems (UAS), from frames and housings to payload and ground systems.
• You integrate electrical components like propulsion, sensorics, and avionics hardware and ensure the functional alignment between mechanics and electronics.
• You are responsible for the structural and stability design of the systems and accompany prototype construction, testing, and commissioning.
• You create CAD models, technical drawings, parts lists and maintain documentation of the current system status.
• You work closely with software-, test- and production teams, supports technical verifications and ensures compliance with requirements.

Qualification

You bring:

• You have a completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Technology or comparable.
• You have experience in mechanical construction, ideally in lightweight construction or UAV environment with
• You bring practical experience in rapid prototyping and system integration with
• You possess basic knowledge of electrical construction, wiring, and electrical safety and work safely with CAD tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360 or comparable programs.
• You possess very good German and English skills.

Benefits

This is what you get:

• Real impact instead of concept work:
  You develop systems that are actually used – with real technical responsibility.
• Tech decisions without micromanagement:
  Clear responsibilities, high autonomy level, trust in your expertise.
• Long-term product & technology perspective:
  Unbeatable employment with clear roadmap instead of constant context switching.
• Fast, straightforward decisions:
  Direct alignment with Product & Management, short distances, little friction.
• Sustainable performance:
  30 days' vacation and planable, flexible working hours for focused work.

Our application process

1. Send your CV – no cover letter needed
2. Kurzes Kennenlernen per Telefon (15 minutes)
3. Persönliches Gespräch (on-site or via MS Teams)
4. Angebot – quickly, unbureaucratically and unlimitedly

Curious?

Then let's talk.

We look forward to your application. Within 48 hours, you will receive initial feedback.

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