Aerospace Structural Design Engineer — NX Specialist

Destinus; Zürich; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to own CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support. You will work in Siemens NX, designing flight structures, test jigs, fixtures, and production equipment, collaborating with Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics teams.

You will drive design packages end-to-end and contribute across all development phases from R&D to release and production support, with occasional site travel in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in structural or mechanical CAD design.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX for part modelling, drafting, and assembly design.
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards.
• Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Willingness to travel between Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%).
• Fluent in English; German or French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• CAD design of aeronautical structures and assemblies in NX.
• Design test jigs, fixtures, and production/support equipment for testing.
• Deliver engineering calculations, analysis, and documentation to substantiate design decisions.
• Produce and maintain design documentation: drawings, specifications, BOMs, and configuration records.
• Integrate structural, mechanical, and interface requirements from Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics into the design.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across development phases.
• Support junior engineers and interns in mechanical design and CAD.
• Own design packages end to end from concept through production support.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Aerospace engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

DFM/DFA

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to own CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support. You will work in Siemens NX, designing flight structures, test jigs, fixtures, and production equipment, collaborating with Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics teams.

You will drive design packages end-to-end and contribute across all development phases from R&D to release and production support, with occasional site travel in Switzerland.