Lead the development of system architecture and integration for advanced UAV platforms while ensuring performance, compliance, and successful end-to-end system delivery.
Your Role & Responsibilities Define and maintain the overall aircraft system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of all subsystems
Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems including avionics, propulsion, guidance and control systems, and payload integration
Develop and manage top-level system requirements with full traceability to subsystem requirements and mission objectives
Provide oversight of Verification & Validation (V&V) planning and execution to ensure compliance with system-level requirements and industry standards
Lead interface management across mechanical, avionics, software, and payload subsystems
Ensure compliance with UAV regulations and certification standards including SC Light UAS and applicable aviation requirements
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams throughout the complete UAV development lifecycle
Guide and mentor junior system engineers while fostering a strong systems engineering culture
Create, maintain, and update systems engineering documentation including architecture models, interface control documents, requirement specifications, and design rationale
Participate in risk assessments, safety analysis, and airworthiness activities to support robust and compliant system designs
Support cross-functional teams and international projects while ensuring high engineering standards and quality throughout development
Required Technical & Professional Expertise Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience in aerospace or UAV systems engineering with strong expertise in system architecture, requirements management, and Verification & Validation
Proven experience leading systems engineering teams and defining aircraft system architectures
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including SC Light UAS, CS-27, and aerospace certification environments
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, or similar platforms
Familiarity with systems engineering standards including INCOSE, ISO 15288, and ARP4754A
Strong knowledge of Verification & Validation planning, system testing, integration activities, and systems engineering processes
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to balance technical rigor and practical engineering constraints
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
Proactive mindset with the ability to drive system-level decisions and identify technical risks early
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and regulatory authorities
Professional English language skills (written and spoken); German is desirable
Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship required)
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