Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Systems

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Systems

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. Our core business operates across several industrial sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences.

With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, delivering advanced R&D and technology solutions.

At AYES, people are at the center of everything we do. We believe that knowledge sharing, collaboration, and talent development are key drivers of sustainable growth and technological progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and architecture definition for space systems (phased array antennas and optical communication payloads)

• End-to-end development: concept, design, simulation, integration, and validation

• Thermal and mechanical analysis for harsh aerospace environments

• System-level integration with RF, optical, electrical, and system engineering teams

• Collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and test facilities

• Application of DFM/DFT principles and support to qualification activities

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design within aerospace or space industry

• Strong experience in thermal analysis and simulation

• Good knowledge of CAD tools ( SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience with simulation tools (Ansys or equivalent)

• Understanding of system-level engineering and multi-disciplinary integration

• Hands-on mindset and experience with prototyping or lab testing

• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a passion for technical precision, and you want to be part of a growing international engineering company with exciting opportunities in Europe and the USA, then… SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES! 🚀