Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Lausanne, Switzerland – Full time Mechanical Engineering Position

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 track to continue the yearly launch cycle with the next system planned to launch in 2027.

• Mechanical design and structural analysis
• System level thermal design and analysis
• Prototyping and early design validation through experiments
• Bring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partners
• Plan and perform an environmental testing campaign
• Interface with other engineers to ensure the system's integrity in all disciplines

• The ability to work in a team
• Experience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplines
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works or similar) and FEM software (Ansys or similar)
• Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verification
• University or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science field
• Problem‑solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraints
• Language:
  Fluency in English is a must, French is an asset

• Startup environment – a flexible and innovative work culture
• Fast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cycles
• Room to grow – grow together with the company
• Possibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an option
• Possibility of participation in a stock options plan

• Variable start dates
• Permanent position with 3 months trial period
• Activity rate from 80% to 100%
• DPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space. Apply for this position.