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Lichtenau, Germany
ATMOS Works is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d) with strong hands-on experience in developing, integrating, and testing electro-mechanical aerospace hardware. In this role, you will work at the interface of mechanical design, electronics, sensors, actuators, and embedded systems to help bring complex aerospace systems from concept through production and qualification.
Key responsibilities
- You will develop, integrate, and refine mechatronic systems from concept through production, ensuring technical, functional, and space-qualification requirements are met.
- You will design and validate electro-mechanical assemblies, including mechanisms, actuators, sensors, interfaces, and supporting structures.
- You will create and review 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and assembly documentation, preferably in SolidWorks.
- You will support prototype builds, assembly, troubleshooting, and test campaigns, including functional, mechanical, structural, and environmental testing.
- You will collaborate with systems, avionics, software, propulsion, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration, documentation, quality, and compliance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- First experience in mechatronic system development, hardware integration, testing, prototyping, or mechanical design through internships, working student roles, university projects, or an entry-level engineering position.
- Good understanding of mechanical design, electro-mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, basic electrical interfaces, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with 3D CAD modelling and technical drawings; SolidWorks experience is a strong plus.
- Strong written and spoken German; English is a strong plus, combined with a structured, proactive, and hands-on working style.
* Please note that we can only consider applicants who are nationals of an EU member state*
ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth.
Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine-to-five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.
On 6/30/2026