Working Student, Hardware Engineering, Product Design

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. Develop current hardware into a series-ready next generation: construction, assemblies, tolerances, and materials .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeHorneburg • GermanyEntry Level💰 €16 - €20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in CAD design, prototype development, and hardware testing, with a focus on design for manufacturing and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in operating CNC mills and 3D printers, with a commitment to iterative design and efficiency.

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CAD SkillsCNC Mill OperationPrototype DevelopmentDesign For ManufacturingHardware Testing

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Hard Skills

CAD DesignPrototype DevelopmentCNC Operation3D PrintingTechnical DrawingBill Of Materials CreationAssembly TestingFunctional TestingDesign IterationElectronics Basics

Soft Skills

Time ManagementPrioritizationCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksFusion 360InventorCNC Mill3D PrintersCAM Software

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringProduct DesignMechatronicsConstructionOutdoor HardwareTechnological Sovereignty

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop current hardware into a series-ready next generation: construction, assemblies, tolerances, and materials
Design enclosures, ergonomics, surfaces, mounting, and ease of assembly in the field
Create CAD models, technical drawings, and bills of materials
Build prototypes and samples on the in-house CNC mill and 3D printers
Perform assembly and functional tests
Test hardware under real conditions, learn from failures, and iterate quickly
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on series production
Work directly with founders and engineers and make design decisions
Organise own time, focus on priorities, and cut inefficiencies
Stay connected with founders, software and RF teams, and deployment sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

You study mechanical engineering, product design, mechatronics, or a similar field
You have strong CAD skills (e.g. SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor)
You have built real hardware, not only modelled it
You have operated a CNC mill, or you are ready to learn it on ours
You understand design for manufacturing
You go from idea to prototype on your own, and you ask for help when it speeds things up rather than when you are stuck
You are available up to 20 hours per week during the semester, more during semester breaks if you want
Basic CAM knowledge (e.g. Fusion 360 CAM) — helpful, not required
Experience with FDM or resin 3D printing, turning, sheet metal, or composites — helpful, not required
Electronics basics: wiring, sensors, integrating PCBs and antennas into enclosures — helpful, not required
Projects you built yourself: maker work, Formula Student, university teams, a portfolio — helpful, not required
Rendering and visual design — helpful, not required
Experience with rugged or outdoor hardware — helpful, not required
You want to contribute to Europe's technological sovereignty in a domain where it is currently lacking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on a real product that ends up in real deployments
Your own workshop with a CNC mill and 3D printers
Flexible hours around lectures and exams
Compensation: €16–20 per hour
6-month contract with the option to extend
Perspective for a thesis or a long-term role as we grow
Insight into real RF hardware and field deployments
Workshop and main workplace in Horneburg (R&D)
Days without hands-on work can be done from our Hamburg HafenCity HQ