Cyber & Electromagnetic Defense Engineer C5I

«Nerd» is not an insult, but a status symbol? You know more about computers or networks than Bill Gates? Then we want you on our team. As part of RUAG's IT department, you will have the opportunity to take on tasks across the entire ICT landscape, from development to maintenance, and to contribute to the security of Switzerland with your expertise.

You can move it

• Analyze and assess electromagnetic systems and communication protocols
• Design and develop tools for signal analysis, automation and electronic defense use cases
• Take ownership of measurement, analysis and research tasks depending on your experience level
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners and contribute to innovation initiatives
• Share knowledge within the team and support continuous technical improvement
• Contribute to secure, sovereign and mission-critical systems in a national security context

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Hands‑on experience in signal processing, RF engineering or related technical fields
• Knowledge of VHDL and C++ for hardware and embedded systems development
• Experience working with SDRs, spectrum analysis and RF measurement setups
• Programming skills such as Python for automating technical workflows
• Analytical mindset, curiosity and a structured way of working
• Excellent English language skills;
  German is a plus
• Swiss citizenship or eligibility for national security clearance

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.

Frank Haugwitz Director Sourcing C5I-Campus recruiting-c5i