Working Student Mechanical Engineering: Cargo Drone Design, Prototyping & Testing (m/f/d)

About the role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Working Student to support our development team bringing next-gen UAV concepts to life - from early CAD design to flight-ready prototypes. You'll gain hands-on experience across design, assembly, and testing of full-scale cargo drones.

At NEX Aero, we are building the next generation of heavy-duty cargo drones - designed for missions where reliability, resilience, and reach are everything.

If you're ready to apply your mechanical design skills in a fast-moving aviation environment, and want to be part of a team designing systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Your responsibilities

Support mechanical and structural design in OnShape
Assist in prototyping, 3D-printing and mechanical assembly of UAV components
Contribute to integration and testing of propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems
Prepare and conduct prototype (flight-)test campaigns, together with the engineering team
Collaborate across disciplines (aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and systems engineering)

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Proficient in CAD software (OnShape, Solidworks, or similar)
Familiarity with FEM or CDF tools is a plus
Experience with prototyping and 3D-printing
Hands-on experience with UAVs, RC aircraft or aerospace related student projects is a plus
Maker mindset - comfortable in shopfloors, soldering, assembling, and testing
Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong communication skills, and fluency in English (German or other languages are a plus)

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About us

Who We Are - NEX Aero

At NEX Aero, we are redefining how critical cargo moves across the world.We design, build, and operate next-generation heavy-duty drones capable of reaching places traditional logistics can’t, connecting remote communities, enabling urgent healthcare deliveries, and strengthening supply chains in a changing world.

Based in Berlin and Munich, we are an ambitious team of engineers, operators, and innovators working hands-on at the intersection of aerospace, clean technology, and logistics. Our work moves beyond prototypes, it creates real-world impact where reliability, reach, and resilience matter most.

At NEX Aero, you won’t just build systems. You’ll help unlock access, progress, and opportunity for industries and communities worldwide.

Benefits — What You Can Expect

Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission that matters, advancing sustainable logistics and connecting the disconnected.
Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work hands-on with next-generation drone systems, hydrogen technologies, and autonomous operations.
Fast-Paced Learning: Grow faster through deep technical challenges, field missions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Collaborative Culture: We value clear communication, radical ownership, and low-ego teamwork across every role and level.
Professional Growth: Shape your role as we scale, with opportunities to lead projects, innovate solutions, and expand your expertise.
Attractive Locations: Work from our R&D lab at Berlin TXL or our Munich hub, with flexible hybrid options depending on your role.
Real-World Impact: See the results of your work directly, from successful flight tests to critical deliveries that move what matters most.

At NEX Aero, we are serious about the mission, and we enjoy the ride.