Mechanical Systems Engineer - Drone Platforms

Mechanical Systems Engineer - Drone Platforms

Wingtra

Zurich, Switzerland

Responsibilities

• Contribute across projects developing future Wingtra drones, payloads, and accessories
• Own the full product development cycle - from feasibility and prototyping to qualification and production ramp-up
• Translate high-level requirements into technical specifications and own verification (test plans, physical test setups, and simulation where appropriate)
• Execute core development tasks including 3D CAD design, drawings/BOMs, documentation, and environmental/functional qualification testing
• Design, build, test, and iterate prototypes and 0-series to ensure robust integration and performance
• Collaborate with suppliers to deliver manufacturable, scalable designs and drive DfM/DfA and quality improvements
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical input and ensuring alignment with engineering best practices and system-level requirements
• Improve reliability and quality through root-cause analysis of production and field issues and implement effective fixes
• Manage handover of newly developed products to Operations, ensuring production readiness, manufacturability, and testability

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or a closely related field
• 5-7 years of industry experience delivering real-world hardware products (robotics, aerospace, medical devices, or similar)
• Proven ownership of complex engineering problems end-to-end - designing, building/experimenting, validating, and iterating (not only CAD)
• Practical, evidence-driven engineering mindset
• Strong foundation in mechanical design, lightweight structures, materials and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and production-grade drawings/BOMs; comfortable with tolerances, interfaces, and configuration control
• Structured, proactive communicator who collaborates well across disciplines and can drive decisions forward
• Curiosity, resilience and a desire to grow both technically and professionally
• Collaborative, humble, and eager to learn
• Fluent in English

Plus

• Experience with drones or other autonomous systems, including field testing
• Experience applying DfM/DfA with suppliers/manufacturing partners and supporting production ramp-ups
• FEA or CFD familiarity
• Basic scripting (e.g., Python) for test automation or analysis