# Working Student Mechanical Engineering - Drone Defense \(m/w/d\) - Company: [Alpineeagle]() - Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany - Team: Engineering - Posted: December 20, 2025 ## Job description At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system. Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that. Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters. **🎯** **How you will make an impact:** * Set up and support lab and onboard test measurements (vibration, temperature, motors, structures) * Research and prepare DAQs, sensors, and test instrumentation * Improve prototyping lab tools, layout, and workflows * Optimize 3D printing processes and part quality * Support prototyping, assembly, and test activities * Manage 3D printing operations and part post-processing * Assist with component selection and engineering documentation (ISO 9001/9100) * Provide hands-on support during peak workload phases **✅** **What you need to be successful:** * Valid work permit (citizenship or visa) for Germany * Currently enrolled in a university within Germany * Aerospace, mechanical engineering, or similar background * CAD and 3D printing experience * Knowledge of electronics and embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, DAQs) * Understanding of drone/aircraft design and development cycles * Hands-on, proactive, and organized team player * Comfortable working autonomously in lab and workshop environments * Driving license is a plus, not required **At Alpine Eagle, you're not just taking a job - you're joining a mission.** ## Apply [Apply on Alpineeagle]() Canonical job page: