RUAG AG
Emmen
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Avionics System Engineer (employment term 1 year)
- 18 February 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG, a leader in aerospace engineering and security solutions. Enjoy innovative work and a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Capture requirements and define initial design concepts for avionics.
- Coordinate design, development, integration, and testing of projects.
- Ensure compliance with regulations for system certification.
Skills
- University degree in Electronics or Aerospace Engineering required.
- Minimum 5 years in aerospace or safety-critical systems engineering.
- Fluency in English (C1); German is a plus.
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- Requirement Capture, feasibility and initial design concept definition
- Coordinate the design, development, integration, testing and certification of complex avionics projects
- Demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations in order to certify the new system integration
- Write and review system requirement documents and certification engineering reports
- Write and review System Safety Analysis / Functional Hazard Analysis
- Manage external suppliers and liaise with customers, procurement, sales and authorities on a technical level
- Support New Technology and Innovation Projects
- Provide technical guidance to our production and customer support organizations
What you should bring with you
- University Degree in Electronics or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or a comparable safety-critical industry in a systems engineering role (integrated avionics systems)
- Experience in military aviation and knowledge of tactical systems is an asset
- Knowledge of tactical communication, datalink (eg. Datalink 16) and RADAR systems is an asset
- Knowledge of EFIS, FMS, and FCS systems is an advantage
- Knowledge of EW, ECM and Weapon Systems is an advantage
- Working knowledge of FAA, EASA or MAA certification requirements
- Ability to work independently under challenging timelines and manage multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment
- Fluency in English (C1); German is an advantage
Salary and fringe benefits
Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make as significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can comprehensibly carry out their tasks at all times.
- University Degree in Electronics or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or a comparable safety-critical industry in a systems engineering role (integrated avionics systems)
- Experience in military aviation and knowledge of tactical systems is an asset
- Knowledge of tactical communication, datalink (eg. Datalink 16) and RADAR systems is an asset
- Knowledge of EFIS, FMS, and FCS systems is an advantage
- Knowledge of EW, ECM and Weapon Systems is an advantage
- Working knowledge of FAA, EASA or MAA certification requirements
- Ability to work independently under challenging timelines and manage multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment
- Fluency in English (C1); German is an advantage
- Requirement Capture, feasibility and initial design concept definition
- Coordinate the design, development, integration, testing and certification of complex avionics projects
- Demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations in order to certify the new system integration
- Write and review system requirement documents and certification engineering reports
- Write and review System Safety Analysis / Functional Hazard Analysis
- Manage external suppliers and liaise with customers, procurement, sales and authorities on a technical level
- Support New Technology and Innovation Projects
- Provide technical guidance to our production and customer support organizations
