Team Lead Mechanical Design (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · München

The Role

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Team Lead Mechanical Design (m/f/d) to lead the mechanical development of our next-generation Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) platforms. In this leadership role, you'll own the mechanical system architecture and guide a cross-functional team through the full product lifecycle—from early concepts through prototyping, testing, and industrialization. You’ll work hands-on in design while mentoring and managing an engineering team ensuring robust, innovative solutions that meet the demands of real-world off-road applications.

If you're passionate about mechanical systems, vehicle design, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity to shape the future of mobile robotics.

To join our team, you should be excited to

Lead and grow a team of 3–5 mechanical design engineers; provide mentorship, conduct design reviews, and manage workload planning
Own the platform-level mechanical architecture for electric off-road UGVs, balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
Translate high-level system requirements into detailed mechanical requirements and verification plans
Drive concept development, detailed CAD design using Autodesk Inventor, and bill of materials (BOM) ownership; manage data using Autodesk Vault
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems teams to integrate key subsystems such as powertrain, battery, harnessing, and compute modules
Plan and conduct design reviews; lead FMEA and coordinate risk mitigation throughout the development lifecycle
Coordinate prototype builds, including fixture and tooling definition; support system bring-up and field testing
Establish and maintain mechanical design standards, CAD templates, and libraries to ensure consistent and high-quality execution
Own project timelines, manage interdependencies, and ensure clear communication across teams; report status, progress, and risks to engineering leadership

Your Profile

Proven experience in mechanical design for automotive, robotics, or special machinery applications
Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills, ideally leading a team of 3–5 engineers
Proficient with Autodesk Inventor (especially advanced assemblies) and Autodesk Vault (or comparable CAD/PDM systems)
Extensive experience across the full product development lifecycle, including requirements, concept, design, validation, and release
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, such as machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, and casting
Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, systems, and testing teams in complex development projects
Strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and problem-solving startup environment
Proactive and hands-on; willing to take ownership, work independently, and solve real-world engineering challenges
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
Room for professional growth and development
Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

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About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have areal impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer the opportunity to participate in the company's success. ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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