Lead Mechanical Designer

  • Luxembourg
  • UAV
  • min 5 years
  • 80 000€ to 100 000€

Company Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a European UAV manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced unmanned aerial systems for professional and institutional applications. The company develops complete UAV platforms in-house, combining airframes, embedded electronics, payload integration, and mission-critical subsystems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and operational robustness.


Role Overview

The engineering position focused on design enclosures, protection and thermal management elements for electronics boards alongside airframes, wing constructions and mechanisation, folding mechanisms, gimbals etc for UAVs.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding in Electronic and Hardware integration in the Designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating and optimizing mechanical designs for parts and assemblies of UAVs and related systems.
  • Modifying and improving existing designs to meet new or changed technical requirements.
  • Generating drafts, detailed and DFM documents including specifications, engineering drawings and other technical documentation.
  • Performing analyses to validate designs and ensure they meet performance, and appropriate standards.
  • Prototyping and validating the mechanical design.
  • Cooperating with engineers of other specialities to meet the project’s requirements solving multidisciplinary tradeoffs.
  • Keeping the project models and documentation in traceable order.
  • Providing technical support to the manufacturing and testing processes.

Experience & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with coursework in strength theory, theoretical mechanics, material science, metrology, technology of mechanical parts and assemblies production such as machining, molding, press fit, welding, gluing etc.
  • At least 5 years of experience in designing mechanical parts and assemblies in aerospace or instrument engineering sectors.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks is required. Proficiency in other CADs is advantageous.
  • Experience in participating in multidisciplinary projects which include cabling, motors, moving parts, power and mixed-signal electronics, antennas, optics.
  • Strong knowledge of technical requirements and methods for PCB arrangement and cable management.
  • Knowledge in principles and methodologies of thermal management and protection against harsh environment and vibration of electronic devices.
  • Knowledge in control theory (closed loop systems and PID controllers) is advantageous.
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of aerodynamics is advantageous.

For more than ten years, I’ve been driven by one idea — the future of Space and Defense depends on the people behind it. My career began in technical recruitment, where I had the privilege to hire engineers designing cutting-edge systems for aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

Co-founding Demexios was a natural next step: a way to transform my industry knowledge and relationships into a dedicated structure that helps clients recruit faster, smarter, and with strategic alignment.
Over time, I built long-term partnerships with companies leading technological sovereignty — from NewSpace startups developing electric propulsion to defense integrators modernizing tactical and surveillance systems. These collaborations allowed me to form a powerful network of decision-makers, project leaders, and experts who now trust Demexios to deliver when precision truly matters.
Today, my role is not just to connect candidates and companies — it’s to ensure that every hire strengthens our clients projects.

I’ve built my career in sales and recruitment across several industries space, tech, healthcare, and defense. I’ve always been drawn to innovation and the talented people who turn ideas into reality. Over the years, I’ve learned how much a motivated and skilled team can define a company’s success and how the right people will shape the future of the New Space and defense industries.

My international background has allowed me to work with both startups and global organizations, helping them identify individuals who truly fit their culture and business goals. This combination of experience in technology and talent acquisition naturally led to the creation of Demexios.

At Demexios, our mission is simple: to connect experts with the companies that need their skills particularly in the defense and space sectors. I firmly believe that no ambitious project can succeed without a skilled and cohesive team driving it forward.

My commitment is to be a trusted partner for our clients, supporting them step by step in building strong, high-performing teams that deliver tangible results whether their ambitions lie on Earth or beyond.