Mechanical Engineer - Robotics for High-Speed Interceptors

Startupvalleys; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Fast-moving startup

Hands-on team

Real-world testing

Competitive compensation

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fast-paced startup

High ownership

Hands-on prototyping

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Injection moulding

CNC machining

Job description

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.