Mechanical Drone Engineer | 80-100% | St. Gallen, Switzerland

What's the weather like tomorrow? ️
How much energy will my solar power plant generate this week? Is this flight path safe and efficient? Will there be enough rain to water my crops? As the weather affects many industries' performance, businesses keep a close eye on what's happening in the skies.
At Meteomatics, we're a team of proud nerds who gather and deliver the most accurate weather data with our unique Meteodrones, bridging the meteorological data gap!
To make our drones fly, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer, preferable with some experience in drones and aerodynamics, to join our team in St. Gallen!

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for drones and drone boxes, considering factors such as manufacturability, structural integrity, and reliability.
• Conduct simulations, analysis, and feasibility studies to ensure performance and safety of designs.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Prototype, test, and iterate designs to achieve desired performance and functionality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure efficient production processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in drone technology.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least two years professional work experience in mechanical design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Solid Works) for 3D modeling and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with structural analysis, simulation, and optimization tools is desirable.
• Familiarity with drone components, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present and explain complex technical concepts. Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory, German skills beneficial.

Benefits

• International environment: we come from all over the globe and have very different backgrounds
• Fun: our HR team is keen on organizing social activities. Join us for barbecues at the terrace, ski day on the Swiss mountains, summer off-site events, after-work LAN-party and drinks…
• 5 vacation weeks: we work better when we're well-rested!

Meteomatics is a world-leading weather and climate data provider, passionate about transforming and growing the application of weather information globally. We want people who share our mission to help organizations accelerate the energy transition and protect lives and property by accessing accurate weather forecasts.
As part of the team, you will help Meteomatics and our diverse customer base from multiple industries gain weather insights across a wide range of use cases across the globe.
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We're looking forward to your application!
To learn more about Meteomatics, please visit our website: www.meteomatics.com

Meteomatics is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only direct applications will be considered!