Mechanical Design Engineer: Autonomous Defense Hardware

Harmattan AI; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Lausanne seeks a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the physical product design of hardware assemblies and precision mechanisms. You will drive CAD design, prototype verification, and industrialisation, ensuring production-ready hardware and strict data management.

Responsibilities include GD&T-driven CAD modeling, BOM control, prototype assembly, environmental and thermal analysis, supplier collaboration on CNC, casting, forging and molding, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying formal drafting standards such as ASME/ISO GD&T.

Responsibilities

• CAD design and drafting following GD&T standards.
• Product data management and configuration control across BOMs.
• Prototype assembly and verification, including tolerance stack-ups.
• Environmental, thermal, vibration, and shock analyses for hardware.
• Collaboration with suppliers to optimize for CNC, casting, forging, molding.
• Cross-functional interface with electronics, simulation, testing, and systems teams.

Skills

CAD & Drafting

PDM/PLM systems

Manufacturing methods

Analysis & verification

Hands-on prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

GD&T standards (ASME/ISO)

Job description

Harmattan AI in Lausanne seeks a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the physical product design of hardware assemblies and precision mechanisms. You will drive CAD design, prototype verification, and industrialisation, ensuring production-ready hardware and strict data management.

Responsibilities include GD&T-driven CAD modeling, BOM control, prototype assembly, environmental and thermal analysis, supplier collaboration on CNC, casting, forging and molding, and cross-functional