pYou want to help protect western values? You want to protect people and critical infrastructure - ultimately saving the lives of thousands? /ppYou want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems? /ph3Join us at CDDS to design and manufacture the next generation of high-speed kinetic interceptor drones. /h3pCDDS 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. /ph3Tasks /h3h3Your Mission /h3pWe are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness of our interceptor drone. /ppYou will design components optimised for weight, robustness, and efficient assembly - taking them from SolidWorks to production-ready parts. /ph3Core Responsibilities /h3ulliDesign and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, optimised for weight, strength, and manufacturability /liliDevelop 3D-printed and injection-moulded parts from concept through prototyping to production /liliDesign for efficient assembly: select fasteners, interfaces, and joining methods that minimise build time and maximise reliability /liliCollaborate with the drone and aerodynamics engineers on airframe integration and structural design /liliSupport production scaling and maintain BOM, drawing packages, and assembly documentation /liliConduct mechanical testing and validate designs against real-world loads and flight conditions /li /ulh3Requirements /h3h3Required /h3ulliBSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar - industry experience required /liliStrong SolidWorks proficiency (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings) /liliExperience with design for manufacturing (DFM): injection moulding, 3D printing, CNC machining /liliKnowledge of fastener selection and efficient mechanical joining for rapid assembly /liliHands-on prototyping experience - you build what you design /liliComfortable in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup with long hours when the mission demands it /li /ulh3Nice-to-Have /h3ulliAerodynamic or lightweight structures background /liliExperience with FEA for structural validation /liliBackground in drone or UAV mechanical design /liliFamiliarity with GDT and tolerance stack-up analysis /liliExperience scaling from prototype to series production (2000+ units/year) /li /ulh3Benefits /h3h3Why CDDS /h3ulliDirect impact on mission-critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape /liliFast-moving startup - your designs fly within days of leaving SolidWorks /liliWork with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team /liliReal-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations /liliAttractive compensation /li /ulh3Details /h3ulliLocation: Close to Zurich Hardbrücke /liliStart date: ASAP /liliEnvironment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mechanical Engineer Robotics Arbeitgeber: CDDS
CDDS ist ein herausragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, an einer mission-kritischen Technologie zu arbeiten, die die Sicherheitslandschaft Europas prägt. In einem schnelllebigen Startup-Umfeld mit hoher Eigenverantwortung erwartet Sie eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit einem hochqualifizierten und engagierten Team, das realistische Tests und Kundenpräsentationen durchführt. Darüber hinaus profitieren Sie von attraktiven Vergütungen und der Chance, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen und bedeutungsvollen Arbeitsumfeld weiterzuentwickeln.
