Mechanical Engineer - Control Node

# Mechanical Engineer - Control Node

> Destinus · Zürich, Switzerland (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-11-12

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** R&D & Engineering

## Description

**About the Role**

Destinus is looking for a highly motivated and hands-on mechanical engineer capable of delivering engineering solutions as part of the research and development in the Destinus Systems department. In this role you will design and develop a control node for air defence and strike systems, including all relevant mechanical subsystems.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player with good social and communication skills to continuously coordinate with the peers of the respective engineering disciplines and teams, has a demonstrated ability to take technical ownership during development and drive technical solutions.

**What you will do**

• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing

• Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions

• Create engineering design, prototypes, and manufacturing plans for an air defence and strike systems control node

• Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process.

• Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables following best practices and industry standards

• Take ownership of your design work and closely coordinate with your peers in the engineering department across the involved engineering disciplines (systems, safety, electrical, aerospace, etc.)

• Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing and CAD.

• Support the product development process through the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.)

• Support and accompany the integration, assembly and manufacturing phases of the control nodes from a mechanical engineering point of view

• Drive innovation with new ideas to keep Destinus’ air defence and strike systems

• Support both the structured product development process as well as the rapid prototyping approach at the engineering department

## Requirements

**What you will need**

• BSc. In Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline.

• Ideally, technical training as a mechanical designer / drafter

• 2-5 years of working experience in mechanical engineering in defence or in a related industry sector (e.g. aerospace) with close ties to manufacturing

• Experience with design of automated solutions, special machines or test benches is a benefit

• Experience with Siemens NX is a must, experience with Teamcenter is a plus

• Ideally, experience in several different phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation.

• Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, AECTP) and engineering and requirement management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence etc.)

• Knowledge of relevant technical topics for military control nodes (communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors, safety etc.) is a plus

• Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites (max. 20%)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, international and multidisciplinary development team

• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously

• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

## Apply

[Apply at Destinus](https://apply.workable.com/destinusgroup/j/2C366B7135/apply)

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