Mechanical Design Engineer for Autonomous Defense Systems

Harmattan AI; Vaud; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to establish a complete development, testing, and production capability for warheads and SAFing devices. You will drive mechanical design across munition systems, including housings, warhead assemblies, and mechanisms for autonomous defense platforms.

You will collaborate with energetics, simulation, electronics, and flight test teams to support hardware testing regimes and rapid iteration in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical design drafting for military applications.
• Experience with production tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T standards (ASME/ISO) and material compatibility.
• Experience with environmental and stress analyses on military systems.
• Familiarity with PDM and configuration control workflows (Siemens Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and detailed drafting for warhead assemblies and fuzing mechanisms.
• Manage product data and configuration across design cycles.
• Assemble prototypes, verify fit/function, and define assembly procedures.
• Own interface management with higher-level systems and draft ICDs.
• Perform stress, thermal, and environmental analyses on requirements.
• Collaborate with energetics, simulation, electronics, and test teams for hardware validation.

Skills

Mechanical design drafting

GD&T knowledge (ASME/ISO)

PDM / Teamcenter

Machining / manufacturing processes

Environmental stress analysis

Materials sourcing

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

CAD software

Job description

Harmattan AI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to establish a complete development, testing, and production capability for warheads and SAFing devices. You will drive mechanical design across munition systems, including housings, warhead assemblies, and mechanisms for autonomous defense platforms.

You will collaborate with energetics, simulation, electronics, and flight test teams to support hardware testing regimes and rapid iteration in a demanding environment.