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System Engineer Avionics - Flight Control (a)

SwissDrones Operating AG

Employment type
Full-time
Location
Buchs
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Role and Responsibility • Design, develop, and integrate flight control systems for our products • Define flight control architectures, and system requirements based on performance, safety, and operational objectives • Take system design responsibility for assigned electrical and electronic systems across the product lifecycle • Create and maintain design data like specifications, wiring diagrams, configurations, interface definitions, and test procedures • Prototype assembly of components and systems • Lead and support integration of systems in the aircraft • Support ground, and flight testing, including hands-on troubleshooting activities • Root cause analysis and problem solving • Managing avionics components and system suppliers • Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements Your profile • Higher education in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or Systems Engineering or equivalent • 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical, electronics, avionics, or system integration engineering • Strong expertise in electrical flight control systems, manufacturing support, assembly, and testing • Hands-on mindset with a strong ability and willingness to troubleshoot, analyse, and solve technical problems • High degree of flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and growing company • Strong team player with good communication skills across disciplines • Fluent in English – written and spoken • Experience with M365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Teams) • A strong can-do/will-do attitude • Strong ownership from kickoff to delivery Nice-to-haves • Proficiency with at least one major electrical CAD/ECAD tool (e.g., for schematics, wiring, or harness design) • Experience working in high-quality and safety-critical environments (e.g., aviation, automotive, medical devices, rail, or similar) • Having experiences in certification processes and/or worked under EASA Part21 • Experience with Jira, Confluence • German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language What's in for you • An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation • To be part of an aviation company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation • A team of over 40 people from (currently) 21 nations and cultures with great team events • A very dynamic, motivated, hands-on and international working environment • Transparent communication at eye level and open feedback culture with short communication lines • Flexible working models with 20% remote work option • Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation • Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport • Well-known international customers, suppliers and partners • Steep learning curves and trusting mentorship • 25 paid vacation days per year

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