Mechanical Engineer Intern (m/f/d)

<p>Falk Defence develops cutting-edge missiles, guided rockets, and launcher technologies for defence applications. We combine innovation, precision, and reliability to deliver mission-critical systems of the highest standard.</p> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <p>As a <strong>Mechanical Engineer Intern</strong>, you will work closely with our engineering team on the <strong>design, development, and testing of mechanical systems</strong> for missiles and rocket components. You will be involved across the full development cycle: from CAD design to hands-on testing in laboratory and field environments.</p> <ul> <li>Design and build mechanical test rigs, including CAD modelling, component selection, and assembly</li> <li>Support the setup, commissioning, and execution of laboratory and field tests</li> <li>Contribute to the mechanical and structural design of missile and rocket components</li> <li>Perform experiments, measurements, and functional tests on real hardware</li> <li>Collaborate closely with senior engineers from mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Advanced student in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field</li> <li>Solid experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar)</li> <li>Hands-on experience with mechanical prototypes or test setups (university projects, student teams, internships, maker projects, etc.)</li> <li>Strong interest in aerospace, defence technologies, and complex mechanical systems</li> <li>Structured, independent working style with a strong hands-on mindset</li> <li>Citizenship of an EU or NATO member state (excluding the United States)</li> <li>Fluent in English; German is an advantage</li> </ul> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>A technically demanding internship in a fast-growing defence technology company</li> <li>Direct involvement in the development and testing of next-generation missile systems</li> <li>Deep hands-on experience in mechanical design, test engineering, and hardware development</li> <li>Close mentorship, rapid learning, and real engineering responsibility</li> </ul> <p>Join Falk Defence and help shape the next generation defence systems.</p>