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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Rheinmetall
- **Location:** Düsseldorf, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Siemens NX
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de156b3bc1f74bfd4597c7dd658c87f9ec

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
 * Experience/knowledge in the field of guided missiles
 * Relevant technical knowledge and experience in the production-oriented design of components and assemblies using CAD, preferably Siemens NX
 * Experience in managing and interpreting simulations
 * At least 3 years of practical experience in the design and development of new products, as well as the associated planning, construction, and testing of prototypes
 * Interdisciplinary technical expertise in the fields of electronics and mechatronics
 * Languages: Very good written and spoken German and English
 * Curiosity and enthusiasm for future technologies
 * Creativity, innovative ability, and a pioneering spirit
 * High degree of personal responsibility and a results-oriented mindset

 * Ability to work in a team and a sense of overall responsibility
 * Planning and organizational skills
 * Communication skills and flexibility
 * Quick comprehension and analytical problem-solving skills

## Description

* Design, manufacturing-oriented engineering, and detailing of innovative components, assemblies, and complete systems
 * Creation, development, and maintenance of in-house simulation models (e.g., in MATLAB/Simulink)
 * Support in the design, research, evaluation, and selection of sensor solutions
 * Definition of technical system requirements based on, among other things, customer requirements and regulatory standards
 * Development and creation of new solution and concept proposals, as well as independent identification and evaluation of optimization potential
 * Planning and overseeing CAE simulations (e.g., FEM, CFD) for system design and validation
 * Validating the feasibility of manufacturing, assembly, and service
 * Approving component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
 * Identifying and collaborating with external partners (suppliers)


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