Mechanical Engineer — High-Performance Drone Systems

CDDS; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CDDS in Switzerland near Zurich is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone. You will design components optimised for weight, robustness and fast production, taking parts from SolidWorks to production-ready components.

You will collaborate with drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration, perform mechanical testing and help scale production to 2000+ units/year, while maintaining

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: 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 startup with long hours when the mission demands.

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

Prototyping

Fastener selection

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC Machining

Injection Molding

Jobbeschreibung

CDDS in Switzerland near Zurich is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone. You will design components optimised for weight, robustness and fast production, taking parts from SolidWorks to production-ready components.

You will collaborate with drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration, perform mechanical testing and help scale production to 2000+ units/year, while maintaining