Mechanical Designer Siemens NX

Project overview

We are looking for 7 Mechanical Designers (m/f/x) Siemens NX

Responsibilities

Profile

• Design and development of mechanisms, assembly fixtures, jigs, and handling equipment for the integration and assembly of launch vehicles
• Development of fixtures and mechanical systems for test, production, and launch facilities
• Design of alignment and positioning systems, assembly fixtures, and welding fixtures
• Development of test fixtures for vibration testing and other mechanical verification tests
• Design of handling equipment, for example:
• Rotary fixtures
• Transport structures
• Lifting and load-bearing devices
• Fixtures for individual components, assemblies, and complete launch vehicles
• Application of basic principles of structural mechanics, especially load paths, stresses, stiffness, deformation, and possible failure modes
• Performance of approximate mechanical calculations and collaboration with calculation engineers on FEA/FEM analysis
• Responsibility for the entire design development process from the concept and feasibility phase to detailed design
• Performance of concept comparisons and trade-off studies
• Support or execution of design reviews
• Creation of technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and design documentation
• Coordination with manufacturing, production, and purchasing
• Inspection of manufactured parts and support during assembly and integration
• Evaluation of developed systems in real-world use and derivation of technical improvements for future developments
• Completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field
• Mandatory at least 3 years of practical design experience with Siemens NX
• Experience in mechanical design or Structural/Mechanical Design Engineering
• Practical experience with:
• Sheet metal designs
• CNC / milled parts or mechanically machined components
• Welded structures
• Confident handling of technical drawings, dimensional and geometric tolerances, and mechanical interfaces
• Good understanding of mechanical and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Ability to perform simple technical calculations independently
• Experience with the development of fixtures, tools, jigs, or handling equipment is an advantage
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
• Willingness for 100% onsite work in full-time

Project details

6 months

Full-time

100% onsite Augsburg

ASAP December 1st at the latest

CAD system: Siemens NX

Required experience: at least 3 years of practical experience with Siemens NX

Job description

For a demanding development project in the field of aerospace / launch vehicles, we are looking for an experienced freelancer in the field of Mechanical Design / Engineering.

The focus of the project is on the development and design of mechanisms, fixtures, assembly and handling systems for the integration and assembly of launch vehicles. The freelancer will support the development holistically, from the initial concept idea through detailed design to manufacturing, assembly, testing, and optimization.

• Start: 2026-12
• Duration: 6 Monate
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Augsburg, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German