Structural Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to own CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support. You will work in Siemens NX to design flight structures as well as test jigs and production equipment.

You will collaborate with Stress, Propulsion and Avionics teams, owning end-to-end design packages and contributing across the full development cycle from early R&D through release and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in structural or mechanical CAD design.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX for part modelling, drafting, and assembly design.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards.
• Experience with DFM/DFA and manufacturability considerations.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% across Destinus sites.

Responsibilities

• CAD design of aeronautical structures in Siemens NX with detailed part modelling, 2D drafting, and assembly modelling.
• Design test jigs, fixtures, and production/support equipment for testing and qualification.
• Deliver calculations, analysis, and documentation to substantiate design decisions.
• Produce and maintain design documentation: drawings, BOMs, and configuration records.
• Integrate structural, mechanical, and interface requirements from multiple teams.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers; address technical questions and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in design reviews and support junior engineers and interns.
• Own design packages end to end from concept through release and production support.

Skills

CAD design experience

English fluency

Development phases (design, build, etc

DSM/ DFM principles

Travel willingness

Siemens NX proficiency

GD&T and aerospace drawing standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

The Destinus engineering team is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to own the CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support. Working in Siemens NX, you will design flight structures as well as the test jigs, fixtures, and production equipment needed to build and qualify them.

You will work closely with Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics engineering, own design packages end to end, and contribute across the full development cycle – from early-stage R&D through detailed design, release, and production support.

What You’ll Do

• CAD design of aeronautical structures in Siemens NX – detailed part modelling, 2D drafting, and assembly modelling
• Design test jigs, fixtures, and production/support equipment for structural, functional, and qualification testing
• Deliver engineering calculations, analysis, and supporting documentation to substantiate design decisions
• Produce and maintain design documentation: drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and configuration records
• Integrate structural, mechanical, and interface requirements from Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics into the design
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers – address technical questions and resolve issues arising during the manufacturing process
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across all development phases
• Support junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing, and CAD
• Own design packages end to end – from concept through detailed design, release, and production support

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; vocational training as a mechanical designer or drafter is a further advantage
• 3–5 years of industry experience in structural or mechanical CAD design
• Proficiency in Siemens NX for part modelling, drafting, and assembly design
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards
• Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Ideally, experience across multiple development phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation
• Familiarity with configuration management and design documentation practices
• Ability to work to tight timescales both as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team and autonomously
• Background in aerospace, defence, or a similarly regulated hardware environment
• Willingness to travel between Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%)
• Fluent in English; German or French is an advantage