Mechanical Engineer – Autonomous Drone Systems

Join; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 85.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct impact

Fast-moving startup

Hands-on team

Real-world testing

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Join at CDDS is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone. You will design components optimized for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly, taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts.

Collaborate with drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration, support scaling to 2000+ units/year, and maintain BOM, drawings, and assembly documentation while conducting mechanical testing under

Qualifikationen

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar – industry experience required
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings)
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM): injection moulding, 3D printing, CNC machining
• Knowledge of fastener selection and efficient mechanical joining for rapid assembly
• Hands-on prototyping experience – you build what you design
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup with long hours when the mission demands it

Aufgaben

• Design and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, optimised for weight, strength, and manufacturability
• Develop 3D-printed and injection-moulded parts from concept through prototyping to production
• Design for efficient assembly: select fasteners, interfaces, and joining methods that minimise build time and maximise reliability
• Collaborate with the drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration and structural design
• Support production scaling and maintain BOM, drawing packages, and assembly documentation
• Conduct mechanical testing and validate designs against real-world loads and flight conditions

Kenntnisse

SolidWorks

DFM

Fasteners

Prototyping

Lightweight design

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

Injection moulding

CNC machining

Jobbeschreibung

Join at CDDS is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone. You will design components optimized for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly, taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts.

Collaborate with drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration, support scaling to 2000+ units/year, and maintain BOM, drawings, and assembly documentation while conducting mechanical testing under