Quantum Systems

Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)

In short

This role designs, develops, and optimizes mechanical assemblies and components for maritime unmanned systems at a European deep-tech company building unmanned hardware, software, and AI solutions. It sits on the Hardware Team in Rostock, collaborating closely with Production, Systems Engineering, and Product Development through the full product lifecycle from concept to series production. It requires a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Marine Engineering or Mechatronics, proven mechanical design experience, and strong SolidWorks CAD skills including production-ready designs and tolerance analysis.

As a Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d), you will be a key part of our Hardware Team at Quantum Systems Maritime in Rostock. Together with our world-class team, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of innovative maritime unmanned systems and their mechanical components. You will work closely with stakeholders across Hardware, Production, Systems Engineering, and Product Development to transform concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Your mission will be to design, develop, and continuously improve mechanical systems that contribute to the next generation of autonomous maritime technologies.
What is your Day to Day Mission:
•Design, develop, and optimize mechanical assemblies and components for maritime unmanned systems.
•Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
•Support the full product development lifecycle from concept development to series production.
•Conduct mechanical analyses, design reviews, and validation activities.
•Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware components.
•Develop and improve designs with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
•Support prototype builds, testing activities, and root-cause investigations.
•Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful implementation of designs.
•Maintain accurate engineering documentation within our PLM environment.
•Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technology development projects.
What you bring to the team:
•Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field.
•Proven experience in mechanical design and product development.
•Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks and experience creating production-ready designs.
•Experience with mechanical drawings, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
•Hands-on mindset with the ability to support prototyping and testing activities.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
•Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style.
•Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus.
•Passion for innovative technologies and autonomous systems.
Why Quantum-Systems:
•We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
•We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
•We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
•We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.
Our benefits:
•Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.
•Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.
•Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.
•Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
•Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
•Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.
About us:
Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations.
At Quantum Systems, you'll work alongside experts across disciplines, take ownership from day one and help turn ambitious ideas into technology with real-world impact. We move fast, think beyond boundaries and give our teams the space to shape what comes next.
The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not.

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