Mechanical Engineer - Control Node

Destinus; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to design and develop a control node for air defence and strike systems, coordinating with systems, safety, electrical and aerospace divisions. You will own mechanical design, create prototypes and manufacturing plans, and mentor junior engineers in CAD and manufacturing practices.

Ideal candidates have a BSc in mechanical engineering, 2–5 years in defence or aerospace, and proficiency with Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years in mechanical engineering in defence or aerospace.
• Experience with automated solutions, special machines or test benches.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs for manufacturing, integration and testing.
• Deliver engineering calculations, analyses and design assumptions.
• Create design, prototypes and manufacturing plans for control node.
• Coordinate with peers across systems, safety, electrical, aerospace teams.
• Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design and CAD.
• Support product development through design reviews and integration.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Communication

Education

BSc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Jama

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Destinus is looking for a highly motivated and hands-on mechanical engineer capable of delivering engineering solutions as part of the research and development in the Destinus Systems department. In this role you will design and develop a control node for air defence and strike systems, including all relevant mechanical subsystems. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with good social and communication skills to continuously coordinate with the peers of the respective engineering disciplines and teams, has a demonstrated ability to take technical ownership during development and drive technical solutions.

What you will do

• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing
• Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions
• Create engineering design, prototypes, and manufacturing plans for an air defence and strike systems control node
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables following best practices and industry standards
• Take ownership of your design work and closely coordinate with your peers in the engineering department across the involved engineering disciplines (systems, safety, electrical, aerospace, etc.)
• Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing and CAD.
• Support the product development process through the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.)
• Support and accompany the integration, assembly and manufacturing phases of the control nodes from a mechanical engineering point of view
• Drive innovation with new ideas to keep Destinus’ air defence and strike systems
• Support both the structured product development process as well as the rapid prototyping approach at the engineering department

What you will need

• BSc. In Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally, technical training as a mechanical designer / drafter
• 2-5 years of working experience in mechanical engineering in defence or in a related industry sector (e.g. aerospace) with close ties to manufacturing
• Experience with design of automated solutions, special machines or test benches is a benefit
• Experience with Siemens NX is a must, experience with Teamcenter is a plus
• Ideally, experience in several different phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation.
• Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, AECTP) and engineering and requirement management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant technical topics for military control nodes (communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors, safety etc.) is a plus
• Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites (max. 20%)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, international and multidisciplinary development team
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously
• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.