Join our Mission Systems Engineering team and shape the mechanical integration of mission equipment into our special mission aircraft. You will design brackets, fixtures, adapters and structural modifications for the integration of sensors, pods and subsystems – with a strong focus on the CA-1 Europa program and our Mission Pod developments.

Key Responsibilities

3D design of brackets, fixtures, adapters and structural parts for mission system integration
Mechanical integration of mission equipment, sensors and pods into the aircraft
Design and development of Mission Pods including carrier systems and aircraft interfaces
Modifications to existing aircraft structures to accommodate new mission equipment
Creation of 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using Siemens NX
Preparation of technical documentation, specifications, BOMs and change documentation
Close cooperation with Stress, Systems Engineering, Certification, Production and QA
Support in material selection and manufacturing methods with focus on lightweight design
Support of prototyping, testing and First Article Inspection

Qualifications

Technical training (e.g. certified technician) or university degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Experience in design engineering, ideally in aviation, defense or lightweight construction
Confident use of CAD software, especially Siemens NX
Knowledge of aviation standards (e.g. EASA CS-23, AS9100) is a plus
Experience with composite (CFRP/GFRP) and/or aluminum structures is a plus
Strong technical understanding and creative problem-solving skills
Good command of English; German is a plus

What We Offer

Exciting work on innovative special mission programs in an international environment
Opportunity to fly with our G115 aircraft
EGYM Wellpass membership
Flexible working hours and attractive compensation
Training and development opportunities
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Modern working environment at our Tussenhausen-Mattsies site

About Grob Aircraft

Grob Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of advanced training and special mission aircraft. Within Mission Systems, we develop and integrate specialized mission equipment into our platforms – from surveillance and reconnaissance solutions to modular Mission Pods. With the Helsing CA-1 Europa, we are driving one of Europe's most innovative special mission programs.

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Über Grob Aircraft SE

Grob Aircraft entwickelt und fertigt seit über 55 Jahren hochleistungsfähige Flugzeuge aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen – von Schulungsflugzeugen bis hin zu Sondermissionsplattformen. Über 3.500 Flugzeuge weltweit wurden bereits ausgeliefert.

Als Teil von Helsing verbinden wir bewährte Luftfahrtkompetenz mit modernster KI-Technologie. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir die CA-1 Europa – Europas erstes autonomes UCAV. Ein Programm, das europäische Verteidigungstechnologie neu definiert.

Wofür wir stehen: Ingenieursexzellenz, technologische Souveränität und eine Unternehmenskultur, die auf Vertrauen, Eigenverantwortung und kurze Entscheidungswege setzt.

Design Engineer – Mission Systems (m/f/x)