Avionics System Engineer

Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can comprehensibly carry out their tasks at all times.

• Requirement Capture, feasibility and initial design concept definition
• Coordinate the design, development, integration, testing and certification of complex avionics projects
• Demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations in order to certify the new system integration
• Write and review system requirement documents and certification engineering reports
• Write and review System Safety Analysis / Functional Hazard Analysis
• Manage external suppliers and liaise with customers, procurement, sales and authorities on a technical level
• Support New Technology and Innovation Projects
• Provide technical guidance to our production and customer support organizations

• University Degree in Electronics or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or a comparable safety-critical industry in a systems engineering role (integrated avionics systems)
• Experience in military aviation and knowledge of tactical systems is an asset
• Knowledge of tactical communication, datalink (eg. Datalink 16) and RADAR systems is an asset
• Knowledge of EFIS, FMS, and FCS systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of EW, ECM and Weapon Systems is an advantage
• Working knowledge of FAA, EASA or MAA certification requirements
• Ability to work independently under challenging timelines and manage multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• Fluency in English (C1);
  German is an advantage

Do you not fully meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people to join our team. We place great emphasis on diversity and equal opportunities and aim to build a versatile team where everyone can fully utilize their personal strengths. In particular, we encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment to apply.

We offer you a performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months' wages as well as generous premiums and bonuses. Together with additional fringe benefits this makes for an attractive overall package.

It is very important to us that our employees find a healthy balance between their professional and private lives. This is why, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and options for working from home.

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts on transportation and meals. You can also take advantage of attractive offers on our benefits portal and receive fleet discounts from a number of well-known car brands.

We are committed to developing and realizing the potential of our employees. For this reason, we support them in continuously expanding their skills through training, courses and further education so they can achieve their professional goals.

We care about our employees. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a wide range of sports activities and the opportunity to take additional days off with a pay deduction in addition to their annual vacation entitlement.

Christian Hausheer
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition