Mechanical Design Engineer

About us:

Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.

Your role:

To drive the structural design, analysis and compliance demonstration efforts for flight hardware installation.

Activities to expect:

• Design of flight hardware from preliminary through detailed design, drawing release.
• Prototype mechanical hardware Integration, fit check and testing support.
• Support in performing stress analysis and sizing using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (where required) to meet applicable structural requirements.
• Static and dynamic analyses to predict and improve structure (where required).
• Support in the preparation of analysis reports and compliance documentation.
• Support in establishing processes, tools and templates for the activities above.

You are smart and get stuff done, and have:

• A degree (BSc or MSc) in aerospace/mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design and stress analysis.
• Working knowledge of FEA software and FEMAP or equivalent is beneficial.
• Experience in performing classical mechanics/hand calculations.
• Working knowledge of EASA/FAA certification regulations, in particular sub-parts C and D and the corresponding compliance demonstration.

Benefits:

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
• Test flights in the Swiss Alps for you to join.
• Stock options.
• Pilot license subsidy.
• Hybrid work setting.
• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
• Gym membership.