Mechanical Engineer Robotics

You want to help build Europes 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.

CDDS (Counter-Drone Defense Systems) 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.

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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

Required

• 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

Nice-to-Have

• 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)

Why CDDS

• Direct impact on mission-critical technology shaping Europes 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

Details

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