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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