Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

at Destinus

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Payerne, Switzerland

About the role

• Mechanical Engineer in R&D, designing equipment and collaborating with cross-functional teams on aerospace innovations. Supporting critical rocket motor development projects with hands-on mechanical design skills.

Responsibilities

• **What You´ll Do**
• Create engineering design, prototypes, and manufacturing plans for products under design and development.
• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing.
• Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables following best practices and industry standards.
• Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing and CAD.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions during different development stages.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the components into the vehicle.

Requirements

• **What You’ll Need**
• BSc. In Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally, technical training as a mechanical designer/ drafter.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with close ties to manufacturing.
• Experience with design of automated solutions, special machines or test benches is a benefit.
• Ideally, experience in several different phases - design, build, integration, test, and operation.
• Good communication skills, proactive attitude, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work to strict timescales as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
• The ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%)
• Fluency in English and German language is required.

Benefits

• **Why Join Us?**
• **✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.** ✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.** ✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.** ✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.**
• **Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.**
• **🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.**