Structural Design Engineer

Destinus

. Own the CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeZürich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CAD design of aeronautical structures, with proficiency in Siemens NX for part modelling and assembly design. Capable of integrating structural and mechanical requirements while managing suppliers and supporting junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Siemens NX ProficiencyAerospace Drawing StandardsDesign For ManufacturabilityBachelor’s Degree In Aerospace Engineering3–5 Years Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

CAD DesignPart Modelling2D DraftingAssembly ModellingEngineering CalculationsGD&T KnowledgeConfiguration ManagementDesign DocumentationTechnical AnalysisProduction Support

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAutonomous WorkProblem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

AerospaceMechanical EngineeringStructural DesignManufacturingRegulated EnvironmentDesign ReviewsTechnical DiscussionsSupplier ManagementDevelopment PhasesConfiguration Records

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the CAD design of aeronautical structures from concept through production support
Design flight structures, test jigs, fixtures, and production/support equipment
Perform detailed part modelling, 2D drafting, and assembly modelling in Siemens NX
Deliver engineering calculations, analysis, and supporting documentation
Produce and maintain drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and configuration records
Integrate structural, mechanical, and interface requirements from Stress, Propulsion, and Avionics
Manage suppliers and manufacturers, addressing technical questions and manufacturing issues
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across development phases
Support junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing, and CAD
Own design packages from concept through detailed design, release, and production support

Requirements

What 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