Mechanical & Test Engineer

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 design mechanical components in SolidWorks and run the structured hardware testing - Python-driven test scripts, sensor validation and calibration- that helps us select the best components for our interceptor drone.

• Test and compare new sensor components (IMU, camera, GPS) to identify the best option
• Run and adapt Python scripts to execute structured hardware tests, adjust parameters, and capture measurement data
• Establish calibration set-ups and best parameters for various sensors
• Design and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering – industry experience required
• Comfortable running and adapting Python scripts to drive sensor tests, adjust parameters, and log data
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings) and 3D printing prototyping
• 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

• Experience with sensor integration (IMU, camera, GPS) on drones, robots, or embedded platforms
• Background in drone or UAV mechanical design

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