Working Student Mechanical Engineering (m/f/d)

Job description

About the role We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Working Student to support our development team bringing next-gen UAV concepts to life - from early CAD design to flight-ready prototypes. You'll gain hands-on experience across design, assembly, and testing of full-scale cargo drones. At NEX Aero, we are building the next generation of heavy-duty cargo drones - designed for missions where reliability, resilience, and reach are everything. If you're ready to apply your mechanical design skills in a fast-moving aviation environment, and want to be part of a team designing systems, we’d love to hear from you! Your responsibilities Support mechanical and structural design in OnShape Assist in prototyping, 3D-printing and mechanical assembly of UAV components Contribute to integration and testing of propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems Prepare and conduct prototype (flight-)test campaigns, together with the engineering team Collaborate across disciplines (aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and systems engineering) Your profile Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field Proficient in CAD software (OnShape, Solidworks, or similar) Familiarity with FEM or CDF tools is a plus Experience with prototyping and 3D-printing Hands-on experience with UAVs, RC aircraft or aerospace related student projects is a plus Maker mindset - comfortable in shopfloors, soldering, assembling, and testing Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment Strong communication skills, and fluency in English (German or other languages are a plus)