Head of Vehichle Design & Integration - UAS (Aerodynamics & CFD) in Großmehring, München

Stax Talent is partnering with a defence-tech unmanned aerial systems manufacturer — a company with a long-standing legacy in the sector, developing long-endurance UAS platforms for defence and security missions. Their flagship platform is recognised as best-in-class in its category, and the engineering team works at the edge of what's physically achievable in aerodynamics, GNC, onboard computation and AI-assisted autonomy.We're hiring a Head of Vehicle Design & Integration to lead the vehicle design team and take full technical ownership of UAS vehicle architecture across current and future platforms, reporting to the Head of Engineering.The RoleYou’ll lead vehicle design and integration from concept to production — ensuring structures, aerodynamics, avionics, EPS, powertrain and payloads come together as a coherent, high-performance, manufacturable aircraft.What You’ll OwnBuild and lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical design, structures, aerodynamics, stress analysis and integrationOwn vehicle architecture and configuration, ensuring compliance with EU 947/SORA and STANAG 4703Define mechanical design principles, structural architecture, materials and load pathsManage vehicle-level interfaces across all subsystemsLead multidisciplinary trade-offs on mass, power, packaging, thermal and manufacturabilityOversee aerodynamic design, CFD and flight mechanics for performance and controllabilityLead CAD design, drawing release and approvalDirect structural analysis and verification, including FEASupport prototype integration, flight testing and root-cause investigationsCoordinate with suppliers and manufacturing on producibility and qualityMentor and grow the team, supporting recruitment and capability developmentWhat You BringMSc/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering7+ years in aircraft structures, vehicle design and/or UAV developmentStrong mechanical/structural design background — CAD, composites, structural analysis, FEASolid grounding in aerodynamics, CFD, flight mechanics and aircraft performanceUnderstanding of avionics, EPS, powertrain and payload integrationExperience with aircraft manufacturing, integration, testing and non-conformity resolutionA track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams with full vehicle-level ownershipFluent in German and EnglishWhy This RoleEvolve platforms already proven in the field while shaping next-generation airframes built for endurance, efficiency and reliability. Real technical ownership, close ties with research institutions, and a direct hand in the future of autonomous aviation. #J-18808-Ljbffr