Structural Design Engineer
Destinusgroup is hiring for the position of Structural Design Engineer in Payerne, Switzerland. It is listed as a full-time position.
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Destinusgroup is hiring for the position of Structural Design Engineer in Payerne, Switzerland. It is listed as a full-time position.
Reading the advert, the employer asks for 3 to 5 years of experience and English language skills.
The advert names CAD as a skill for this role.
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The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to Switzerland for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Oct 10, 2026; the apply link was last checked on Oct 28, 2026.
- Employer
- Destinusgroup
- Location
- Payerne, Switzerland
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience asked
- 3 to 5 years
- Languages asked
- English
- Found
- Oct 10, 2026 on Arbeitnow
- Employer text
- 358 words, about 2 min to read
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- Work permit B / L (non-EU quota): Highly qualified specialists, employer proves no Swiss or EU candidate; annual quotas
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Answered at our last check on Oct 28, 2026.
About the role
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The Destinus engineering team is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to own the CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support. Working in Siemens NX, you will design flight structures as well as the test jigs, fixtures, and production equipment needed to build and qualify them.
You will work closely with Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics engineering, own design packages end to end, and contribute across the full development cycle, from early-stage R&D through detailed design, release, and production support.
01What You’ll Do
· CAD design of aeronautical structures in Siemens NX, detailed part modelling, 2D drafting, and assembly modelling
· Design test jigs, fixtures, and production/support equipment for structural, functional, and qualification testing
· Deliver engineering calculations, analysis, and supporting documentation to substantiate design decisions
· Produce and maintain design documentation: drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and configuration records
· Integrate structural, mechanical, and interface requirements from Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics into the design
· Manage suppliers and manufacturers, address technical questions and resolve issues arising during the manufacturing process
· Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across all development phases
· Support junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing, and CAD
· Own design packages end to end, from concept through detailed design, release, and production support
02What You’ll Need
· Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; vocational training as a mechanical designer or drafter is a further advantage
· 3-5 years of industry experience in structural or mechanical CAD design
· Proficiency in Siemens NX for part modelling, drafting, and assembly design
· Solid working knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards
· Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
· Ideally, experience across multiple development phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation
· Familiarity with configuration management and design documentation practices
· Ability to work to tight timescales both as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team and autonomously
· Background in aerospace, defence, or a similarly regulated hardware environment
· Willingness to travel between Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%)
· Fluent in English; German or French is an advantage
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