Mechanical Engineer Robotics

You want to help build Europe’s resilience? 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.

We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments.

Tasks

Your Mission

We are looking for 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 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

• 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

• Location: Bei Zürich Hardbrücke
• Start date: ASAP
• Environment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission

• Location: Schlieren (Zurich), on‑site
• Start date: ASAP
• Environment: Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission