Intern - Mechanical Engineer (all genders)

Intern / Student, Full or part-time · Munich

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

As a Mechanical Design Intern, you will strengthen our Mechanical Design Team by taking ownership of structured, detail-oriented engineering tasks that enable our senior engineers to focus on core product development.
Your mission is to contribute directly to the further development of our UAV platforms, particularly OWE-V, by designing, modelling, and supporting the realisation of mechanical components and subsystems.
This is not a passive internship. You will work hands-on with real hardware, real prototypes, and real production workflows in a fast-paced defence environment.

Responsibilities

Design & Prototyping
Component Design: Design parts and secondary structures for UAV systems and related operational equipment.
CAD Modeling: Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and assembly instructions using CATIA V5.
Prototype Manufacturing: Support the manufacturing of prototypes and mechanical components, including additive manufacturing processes.
Engineering Support & Collaboration
Team Support: Assist experienced mechanical design engineers in their day-to-day development activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production and procurement teams to ensure designs are feasible, manufacturable, and aligned with material availability.
Product Development: Contribute to iterative improvements and refinements of existing UAV platforms, supporting rapid development cycles.

Qualifications

Experience & Education
Academic Path: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
Technical Background & Skills
CAD Experience: First hands-on experience with CAD modeling tools, ideally CATIA V5.
Manufacturing Exposure: Initial exposure to additive manufacturing or prototype development, for example through student projects or engineering teams.
Technical Precision: Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate engineering requirements into clean, structured designs.
Language: High proficiency in English (C1/C2), written and spoken.
Mindset & Working Style
Hands-On Mentality: You enjoy working with real hardware and understand how design decisions impact manufacturing and performance.
Team Player: Comfortable collaborating in interdisciplinary, multinational teams.
Startup Readiness: Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic defense-tech environment with high ownership and accountability.

If interested in this opportunity, send us your CV in English, and we will reach out to you soon!

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We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

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