Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Satellite Communications | Lausanne - CDI

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative Product Development Team in Lausanne, working on cutting-edge satellite communication technologies.

You will become a key contributor within a multidisciplinary R&D environment, developing highly reliable mechanical solutions for airborne and space applications. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation systems where performance, reliability, and engineering excellence are critical.

As part of the Product Development team, you will take ownership of the complete development lifecycle of mechanical assemblies and structures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, testing, optimizing, and integrating highly reliable and cost-effective mechanical structures and enclosures for phased-array antenna systems.

• Defining requirements, architecture, and mechanical concepts from early-stage design through production release.

• Selecting materials suitable for extreme operating environments.

• Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models and detailed engineering documentation.

• Managing prototype build, testing, validation, and industrialization activities.

• Conducting structural, thermal, and vibration analyses to ensure compliance with airborne and space qualification requirements.

• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams including Systems, RF, Electronics, Software, Manufacturing, and external partners.

• Supporting design verification, manufacturing, integration, and product qualification activities.