Mechanical Engineer Robotics

Startupvalleys; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Impactful work

Fast-moving startup

Hands-on team

Real-world testing

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Startupvalleys is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and optimize high-performance drone components near Zurich. You will take concepts from SolidWorks and turn them into production-ready parts while focusing on weight reduction, robustness, and manufacturability.

You will work with drone and aerodynamics engineers, contribute to production scaling, maintain BOMs and drawings, and run mechanical tests to validate against real-world loads and flight conditions.

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 components optimised for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly - taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts.
• 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

Fast-paced startup

High ownership

Hands-on prototyping

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Injection moulding

CNC machining

Jobbeschreibung

You want to help protect western values? You want to protect people and critical infrastructure - ultimately saving the lives of thousands?

You want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems?

Join us at CDDS to design and manufacture the next generation of high-speed kinetic interceptor drones.

CDDS specializes in developing low-collateral kinetic interceptors designed to neutralize malicious drones. Our solutions are built for precision and safety, minimizing risk to surroundings while effectively countering unauthorized or threatening unmanned aerial systems. We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments.

Tasks

Your Mission

You will design components optimised for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly - taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-Have

• Aerodynamic or lightweight structures background
• Experience with FEA for structural validation
• Background in drone or UAV mechanical design
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience scaling from prototype to series production (2000+ units/year)

Benefits

• Direct impact on mission-critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape
• Fast-moving startup - your designs fly within days of leaving SolidWorks
• Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team
• Real-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations
• Attractive compensation

Details

• Location: Close to Zurich Hardbrücke
• Start date: ASAP
• Environment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission