Mechanical Engineer

DPhi Space is a Swiss startup building the intelligence infrastructure in space by turning satellites into inference servers and connecting space to the cloud on Earth.

The team launched a first demonstrator into space in March 2025 followed by the second one in March 2026. The company is on a track to continue the yearly launch cycle with the next system planned to launch in 2027.

For this mission, we are looking for motivated engineers to join the company.

Your ResponsibilitiesWe are looking at covering the following competencies with multiple team members. You do not need to excel at all of them.Mechanical design and structural analysisSystem level thermal design and analysisPrototyping and early design validation through experimentsBring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partnersPlan and perform an environmental testing campaignInterface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplines

Your Responsibilities

We are looking at covering the following competencies with multiple team members. You do not need to excel at all of them.Mechanical design and structural analysisSystem level thermal design and analysisPrototyping and early design validation through experimentsBring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partnersPlan and perform an environmental testing campaignInterface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplines

We are looking at covering the following competencies with multiple team members. You do not need to excel at all of them.

Mechanical design and structural analysisMechanical design and structural analysisSystem level thermal design and analysisSystem level thermal design and analysisPrototyping and early design validation through experimentsPrototyping and early design validation through experimentsBring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partnersBring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partnersPlan and perform an environmental testing campaignPlan and perform an environmental testing campaignInterface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplinesInterface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplinesWhat Will Make You SuccessfulThe roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills includeThe ability to work in a teamExperience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplinesProficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verificationUniversity or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science fieldProblem-solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraintsLanguage: Fluency in English is a must, French is an asset

What Will Make You Successful

The roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills includeThe ability to work in a teamExperience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplinesProficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verificationUniversity or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science fieldProblem-solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraintsLanguage: Fluency in English is a must, French is an asset

The roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills include

The ability to work in a teamThe ability to work in a teamExperience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplinesExperience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplinesProficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verificationExperience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verificationUniversity or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science fieldUniversity or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science fieldProblem-solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraintsProblem-solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraintsLanguage: Fluency in English is a must, French is an assetLanguage: Fluency in English is a must, French is an assetWhat We OfferDPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offersStartup environment – a flexible and innovative work cultureFast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cyclesRoom to grow – grow together with the companyPossibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an optionPossibility of participation in a stock options planDPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

What We Offer

DPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offersStartup environment – a flexible and innovative work cultureFast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cyclesRoom to grow – grow together with the companyPossibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an optionPossibility of participation in a stock options planDPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

DPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offers

Startup environment – a flexible and innovative work cultureStartup environment – a flexible and innovative work cultureFast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cyclesFast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cyclesRoom to grow – grow together with the companyRoom to grow – grow together with the companyPossibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an optionPossibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an optionPossibility of participation in a stock options planPossibility of participation in a stock options plan

DPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

Activity DetailsVariable start datesPermanent position with 3 months trial periodActivity rate from 80% to 100%

Activity Details

Variable start datesPermanent position with 3 months trial periodActivity rate from 80% to 100%Variable start datesVariable start datesPermanent position with 3 months trial periodPermanent position with 3 months trial periodActivity rate from 80% to 100%Activity rate from 80% to 100%Ready to apply?Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space.Apply for this position

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Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space.

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