Wingtra

Mechanical Systems Engineer – Drone Platforms

Wingtra

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Zürich • Switzerland

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About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D CAD designmechanical designlightweight structuresmaterials and manufacturing processesdesign for manufacturability (DfM)design for assembly (DfA)root-cause analysisverificationtest planssimulation
Soft Skills
structured communicationproactive collaborationcuriosityresiliencedesire to growhumilityeagerness to learnproblem ownershipdecision drivingcross-disciplinary collaboration
Certifications
M.Sc. in Mechanical EngineeringM.Sc. in Aerospace EngineeringM.Sc. in Robotics