Mechanical Engineer - Control Node
Destinusgroup is hiring for the position of Mechanical Engineer - Control Node in Zürich, Switzerland. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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Destinusgroup is hiring for the position of Mechanical Engineer - Control Node in Zürich, Switzerland. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 2 to 5 years of experience and English language skills.
The advert names Jira as a skill for this role.
The employer does not state a salary in this listing; DGJ Insight below shows an official pay benchmark for the place where one exists.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Switzerland should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Nov 14, 2026.
- Employer
- Destinusgroup
- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience asked
- 2 to 5 years
- Languages asked
- English
- Found
- Nov 14, 2026 on Arbeitnow
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About the role
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01About 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.
02What 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
03What 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.
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