Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer

Quantum Systems next-generation unmanned solutions across air, land, and sea. From advanced aerial drones to underwater and ground platforms, our systems combine cutting-edge hardware with AI-driven software for seamless control and real-time data insights. Trusted by defense, security, and public sector clients worldwide, we redefine mission versatility and performance.

Quantum-Systems is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has its local Ukrainian office since 2022.

As Lead Design Engineer you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of design engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.

This is a full-time office job. Candidates must be located in Kyiv.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Plan and prioritize team activities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of engineering projects.
• Establish engineering best practices, design standards, and review processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Design, Manufacturing, R&D, Testing, and Supply Chain teams.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of team members.

Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of UAV assemblies, structural components, and mechanical systems.
• Define technical solutions and ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Select and integrate components, subsystems, and equipment into complex UAV platforms.
• Choose appropriate materials, manufacturing methods, and design approaches.
• Oversee the development of production documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, and 3D models.

Prototyping & Testing

• Guide prototype development and validation activities.
• Support functional, structural, and environmental testing of systems and equipment.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements.
• Ensure seamless transition from prototype to serial production.

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and testing departments.
• Participate in technical decision-making and project planning.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and product development.

• Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Design Engineer in mechanical engineering, aerospace, UAV, or related industries.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or technical projects.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, product development, and engineering problem-solving.
• Proficiency in CAD systems (CATIA, Solid Works, NX, Inventor, or similar).
• Advanced skills in surface modeling and complex geometry design.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience developing engineering documentation according to industry standards.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on engineering work with people management responsibilities.

• Expert-level proficiency in CATIA (primary working software).
• Experience in aerospace, UAV, or rocket engineering.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with composite materials and lightweight structures.
• Knowledge of electronics and electromechanical integration.
• Experience working in fast-paced R&D environments.
• English or German language proficiency.

• We Stand with Ukraine!
• 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.