Mechanical Engineer

DPhi Space Sarl; Vaud; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup environment

Hybrid work model

Stock options plan

Equal opportunities employment

Job summary

DPhi Space Sarl is a Swiss startup building intelligence infrastructure in space, turning satellites into inference servers and connecting space to the cloud on Earth. We are seeking motivated engineers to join our team to cover core competencies from design to validation.

The roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills include teamwork, spacecraft design techniques, CAD/FEM tools (SolidWorks/Ansys), rapid prototyping, and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Experience with spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplines is a plus.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar).
• Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verification.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to adapt to evolving constraints.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and structural analysis.
• System level thermal design and analysis.
• Prototyping and early design validation through experiments.
• Bring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partners.
• Plan and perform an environmental testing campaign.
• Interface with other engineers to ensure system integrity across disciplines.

Skills

Teamwork

Spacecraft design

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEM (Ansys)

Rapid prototyping

Experimental design

Problem solving

English (fluent)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

DPhi Space is a Swiss startup building the intelligence infrastructure in space by turning satellites into inference servers and connecting space to the cloud on Earth.

The team launched a first demonstrator into space in March 2025 followed by the second one in March 2026. The company is on a track to continue the yearly launch cycle with the next system planned to launch in 2027.

For this mission, we are looking for motivated engineers to join the company.

Your Responsibilities

We are looking at covering the following competencies with multiple team members. You do not need to excel at all of them.

• Mechanical design and structural analysis
• System level thermal design and analysis
• Prototyping and early design validation through experiments
• Bring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partners
• Plan and perform an environmental testing campaign
• Interface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplines

What Will Make You Successful

The roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills include:

• The ability to work in a team
• Experience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplines
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)
• Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verification
• University or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science field
• Problem‑solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraints
• Language: Fluency in English is a must; French is an asset

What We Offer

DPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offers:

• Startup environment – a flexible and innovative work culture
• Fast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cycles
• Room to grow – grow together with the company
• Possibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an option
• Possibility of participation in a stock options plan
• DPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment

Activity Details

Permanent position with 3 months trial period

Activity rate from 80% to 100%

Ready to apply?

Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space.