Intern - Mechanical Engineer (all genders)

TLDR

Contribute to the development of UAV platforms by designing and supporting mechanical components, while working hands-on with real hardware in a dynamic tech environment.

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!



Recruiter for this position

Dean Christopher - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-christopher-941437157/

STARK is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance unmanned systems to enhance the deployment of autonomous technologies across various domains. Our focus is on delivering software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective solutions that give NATO Allies a decisive advantage in contested environments, addressing today's rising threats.

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