ppYou want to help protect western values? You want to protect people and critical infrastructure – ultimately saving the lives of thousands? /p pYou want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems? /p pbJoin us at CDDS to design and manufacture the next generation of high-speed kinetic interceptor drones. /b /p pCDDS specializes in developing low-collateral kinetic interceptors designed to neutralize malicious drones. Our solutions are built for precision and safety, minimizing risk to surroundings while effectively countering unauthorized or threatening unmanned aerial systems. We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments. /p h3Tasks /h3 pbYour Mission /b /p pWe are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone.br/You will design components optimised for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly – taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts. /p pbCore Responsibilities /b /p ul liDesign and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, optimised for weight, strength, and manufacturability /li liDevelop 3D-printed and injection-moulded parts from concept through prototyping to production /li liDesign for efficient assembly: select fasteners, interfaces, and joining methods that minimise build time and maximise reliability /li liCollaborate with the drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration and structural design /li liSupport production scaling and maintain BOM, drawing packages, and assembly documentation /li liConduct mechanical testing and validate designs against real-world loads and flight conditions /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pbRequired /b /p ul liBSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar – industry experience required /li liStrong SolidWorks proficiency (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings) /li liExperience with design for manufacturing (DFM): injection moulding, 3D printing, CNC machining /li liKnowledge of fastener selection and efficient mechanical joining for rapid assembly /li liHands-on prototyping experience – you build what you design /li liComfortable in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup with long hours when the mission demands it /li /ul pbNice-to-Have /b /p ul liAerodynamic or lightweight structures background /li liExperience with FEA for structural validation /li liBackground in drone or UAV mechanical design /li liFamiliarity with GDT and tolerance stack-up analysis /li liExperience scaling from prototype to series production (2000+ units/year) /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 pbWhy CDDS /b /p ul liDirect impact on mission-critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape /li liFast-moving startup – your designs fly within days of leaving SolidWorks /li liWork with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team /li liReal-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations /li liAttractive compensation /li /ul pbDetails /b /p ul libLocation: /b Close to Zurich Hardbrücke /li libStart date: /b ASAP /li libEnvironment: /b Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mechanical Engineer Robotics Arbeitgeber: CDDS AG
Unser Unternehmen bietet eine hervorragende Gelegenheit für Studenten, die in die aufregende Welt der Drohnentechnologie eintauchen möchten. In einem dynamischen und jungen Team von talentierten Ingenieuren fördern wir eine offene und unterstützende Arbeitskultur, die auf schnelles Lernen und persönliche Entwicklung abzielt. Neben einer marktgerechten Vergütung besteht die Möglichkeit, nach dem Praktikum in eine Festanstellung oder ein weiteres Praktikum überzugehen.
