Junior Mechanical Engineer - Quadcopter Systems

Junior Mechanical Engineer - Quadcopter Systems

Harmattan AI

Lausanne, Switzerland

We are seeking a high-drive, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated Quadcopter Airframe team in Lausanne. In this role, you will be on the front lines of designing, prototyping, and integrating next-generation multirotor hardware deployed in mission-critical environments.

From day one, you’ll work directly on physical hardware—modeling custom parts in SolidWorks, building hands-on prototypes, and helping validate them for flight testing.

What You Will Do

• Component CAD Modeling: Design and update production-ready 3D models and assemblies (motor mounts, structural brackets, battery latches, internal mounting plates) in SolidWorks under tight deadlines;
• Electromechanical Packaging: Fit electrical components, PCBs, sensors, actuators, and wire harnesses into compact quadcopter airframes without compromising serviceability or thermal routing;
• Rapid Prototyping & Bench Testing: Operate 3D printers, shop tools, and bench-test setups to physically validate and stress-test your designs before they hit the field;
• DFM & Production Documentation: Create precise 2D manufacturing drawings, define tolerances, and generate BOMs for injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication;
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Aerodynamics, Industrialisation, and Supply Chain to solve spatial packaging bottlenecks and keep hardware builds moving fast.

What We Are Looking For

• Background: M.Sc. or B.Sc. (FH/HES/University of Applied Sciences) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace or similar;
• Experience: 0–3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, or electromechanical hardware. Top performance in competitive university hardware teams (Formula Student/FSAE, robotics clubs, or UAV projects) counts directly toward experience;
• CAD Fluency: Fast, clean modeling skills in SolidWorks and a solid grasp of parametric assembly design;
• Hands-on DFM Grounding: Practical understanding of real manufacturing constraints (tolerances, draft angles, tool access) for CNC machined parts, 3D printing, and plastic enclosures;
• High Drive & Ownership: High ownership, responsiveness, and a proactive mindset—someone who naturally favors quick action, takes full responsibility for their tasks, and unblocks themselves when faced with tight deadlines.