About the Role 

We are seeking a Physical Architecture Team Lead to oversee and coordinate the delivery of all physical components within a missile weapon system. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will lead a dedicated team of mechanical and aerospace engineers, ensuring the successful development of advanced hardware solutions from initial concept through to full‑scale production.

At Frankenburg, you will join an exceptional team of leading experts in technology and national defence, building next-generation defence missile systems for the free world. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your contribution shapes how we verify and demonstrate advanced defence systems. If you thrive on innovation and impact — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities 

• Technical Leadership
  Lead the Physical Architecture team in developing all elements of a complex missile system, from mechanical design to airframe characterization. Provide hands‑on technical leadership during design reviews and problem‑solving, owning key physical architecture decisions.

• Team Leadership

  Coach, mentor, and support mechanical and aerospace engineers, promoting professional growth and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing engineering environment.

• Design Ownership

  Oversee the creation, analysis, review, and approval of physical designs and technical documentation, including CAD models, technical drawings, CFD/FEA simulations, specifications, and engineering reports.

• Cross‑Functional Integration

  Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and other teams to ensure seamless physical integration within the overall system architecture.

• Standards, Quality & Compliance

  Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory requirements throughout the full design and development lifecycle.

• Continuous Improvement

  Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, reduce cost, improve manufacturability, and optimise physical architecture processes.

We Would Love You to Have

• Educational Background
  A technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience

  Strong experience in technical leadership, guiding engineers through complex development challenges. Previous experience leading teams is a strong advantage. Able to inspire, mentor, and develop engineering talent while building a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

• Technical Expertise

  Proven track record in physical architecture or mechanical design or structural engineering for complex systems — ideally within the complex weapons, aerospace, or advanced defence systems sector.

• Soft Skills

  Proactive and solution‑oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering to demanding schedules.

• Mission Alignment
  Strong alignment with our mission to build affordable and mass-manufacturable defence technologies — ensuring every euro spent moves us closer to our goal.

• Security Clearance
  Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.

Our Values

Our mission is ambitious, and it takes a team that works with the same intensity.

• Own the Mission: Mission first. Always.
  We choose impact — we focus on what moves the mission forward fastest instead of “nice-to-haves". We fix it now — when delays or problems appear, we step up, rally the right people, and solve them immediately. We keep momentum — when time matters, we stay focused and move forward without waiting for perfect conditions.

• Strive for More: Dare more. Do more. Achieve the impossible.
  We challenge the status quo — we question, test, and improve instead of accepting “the usual way.” We embrace discomfort — we step outside comfort zones and turn challenges into growth. We anticipate the future — we build solutions that scale and set higher standards each time.

• Build with Trust: Be open. Keep promises.
  We walk the talk — what we say, we do. No excuses, no exceptions. We share openly — we communicate clearly and early, even when the news is hard. We own outcomes — we admit errors quickly, fix them, and prevent them from repeating.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Apply now! The deadline is May 8, 2026, but we review applications and reach out to qualified candidates continuously.