Mechanical Technician

DPhi Space Sarl; Vaud; Sur place; CHF 39 060 - 55 800; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Dynamic, multicultural environment

Startup culture

Fast design cycles

Potential full-time after internship

Equal opportunities employment

Résumé du poste

DPhi Space Sarl is seeking motivated engineers to join its team in Vaud, Switzerland. You will design spacecraft structures, create CAD models with SolidWorks, and prototype and test hardware for space missions.

Role involves fast-paced development, ownership of tasks, and collaboration in a small team. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus. 80–100% activity with a 3-month trial leading to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mechanical design (CFC/HS or equivalent).
• SolidWorks CAD modelling skills with parametric parts and assemblies.
• Hands-on hardware experience and ability to work in a fast-moving team.
• FEM/FEA tools familiarity (Ansys or similar) is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design spacecraft structures and subcomponents to meet mission and payload requirements.
• CAD modelling, detailed design and drafting (machined parts, brackets, panels, assemblies) using SolidWorks.
• Rapid prototyping from concept to empirical validation.
• Assembly, integration and testing of prototypes, systems and subsystems.
• Prepare manufacturing packages (drawings, BOMs, machining notes) and interact with suppliers.

Connaissances

CAD modelling

Mechanical design

Hands-on hardware

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Formation

CFC/HS or equivalent in mechanical design

Outils

SolidWorks

Ansys

Description du poste

DPhi Space is a Swiss startup building the intelligence infrastructure in space by turning satellites into inference servers and connecting space to the cloud on Earth.

The team launched a first demonstrator into space in March 2025 followed by the second one in March 2026. The company is on a track to continue the yearly launch cycle with the next system planned to launch in 2027.

For this mission, we are looking for motivated engineers to join the company.

Your Responsibilities

Together with our team you will

Design spacecraft structures and subcomponents to meet mission and payload requirements.

Contribute and take ownership of CAD modelling, detailed design and drafting (e.g. machined parts, brackets, panels, assemblies) with the use of SolidWorks.

Rapid prototyping from concept to empirical validation.

Assembly, integration, and testing of prototypes, systems, and subsystems.

Help prepare manufacturing packages (drawings, BOMs, machining notes) and interact with suppliers when needed.

The exact scope will depend on your skills and interests.

What Will Make You Successful

CFC, HS, or a similar formation focusing on mechanical design.

Strong practical skills in CAD (ideally SolidWorks): ability to build clean, parametric parts and assemblies efficiently.

Interest in spacecraft design techniques and the space industry.

Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team and taking ownership of tasks.

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work with evolving constraints and partial information.

Hands-on experience in handling and assembling hardware.

Language: Fluency in English is a must (B2+, no certificate needed); French is an asset.

Familiarity with FEM/FEA tools (Ansys or similar) is a plus.

Previous experience (projects, student teams, internships) in aerospace, robotics, or hardware development is a strong plus, but not strictly required.

What We Offer

DPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offers

Startup environment – a flexible and innovative work culture

Fast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cycles

Option of joining the company as a full-time employee after the internship

DPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

Activity Details

Permanent position with 3 months trial period

Activity rate from 80% to 100%

Ready to apply?

Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space.