Senior Mechanical System Engineer – Powerplant Systems

Senior Mechanical System Engineer – Powerplant Systems

Location:

Luzern (LU), Switzerland

Contract:

Permanent, full‑time

Salary:
Discussed during the recruiting process, based on seniority and responsibilities.

AYES Switzerland is a Switzerland‑based engineering and technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. It supports clients across aerospace, space & defense, railway, and energy, offering innovation, technology, and engineering R&D while valuing human resources and expertise.

• Provide engineering support for propeller and hub‑related mechanical systems within advanced aircraft power plant architectures.
• Capture, analyse, and validate system requirements, ensuring the production of clear and structured technical documentation.
• Demonstrate system compliance with applicable airworthiness and certification standards (FAR/EASA CS‑23).
• Develop system‑level test plans, test procedures, and certification reports for submission to certification authorities.
• Technically coordinate and monitor supplier development activities related to assigned systems and components.
• Support aircraft and propulsion system ground and flight test campaigns, including international travel when required.

• University degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems within development, integration, and certification environments.
• Proven experience in systems engineering activities related to one or more aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of power plant or propulsion system integration is considered an advantage.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel.
• Fluent English skills (C1 level); knowledge of German is considered a plus.

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