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SwissDrones Operating AG

System Engineer Avionics - Communication Systems (a)

Buchs SG (SG)
100% Festanstellung Buchs SG

Role and Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and integrate communication systems and data link solutions for our products
  • Define communication architectures, interfaces, and network concepts to ensure reliable and secure data exchange
  • 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 communication systems, manufacturing support, assembly, and testing

Proficiency with at least one major electrical CAD/ECAD tool (e.g., for schematics, wiring, or harness design)

- 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

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in high-quality and safety-critical environments (e.g., aviation, automotive, 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