Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced mechanical systems for our autonomous drones and robotics platforms. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer who is passionate about robotics and wants to make a real-world impact. You’ll be involved from concept through production, collaborating on the mechanical architecture and ensuring high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable hardware solutions. The challenges that you will be involved in range from designing enclosures for our avionics devices to designing entire drone prototypes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate on the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems for aerial, ground and maritime robotic platforms
• Own mechanical designs from early-stage concept development through large scale manufacturing
• Generate and review detailed CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and mechanical simulations (thermal, structural, vibration)
• Select and integrate components with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, software, systems)
• Validate mechanical designs under real-world and lab environments
• Work with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost-efficiency, and production scalability
• Document and communicate technical findings, test results, and project updates across internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics, drones, aerospace, or high-performance mechatronic systems
• Proficiency with CAD tools and PDM/PLM systems, preferably Onshape or Solidworks
• Strong experience in mechanical design fundamentals: materials, manufacturing processes, thermal management, structural analysis, and kinematics
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, assembly, and mechanical testing
• Familiarity with design for environmental constraints (IP rating, vibration, temperature, etc.) typical in drone and aerospace environments
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional hardware/software teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication (English), and project management skills
• EU/CH citizenship or existing right to work in the EU required
• The ability to fly a drone is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension plan
• Car parking
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.