Navigation and Automation Engineer (80-100%)

Dübendorf

Key information

Publication date:29 August 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Dübendorf

Skyguide provides air navigation services in Switzerland and parts of neighbouring countries. With around 1500 employees from more than 30 nations, we are pursuing an ambitious innovation strategy that is based on a strong safety and learning culture. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and, finally, "We create great customer value".
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Location: Wangen b. Düb. &/or Geneva
When: 01 January 2026 or upon availability

Your mission:

As Navigation Engineer within the CNS division, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management, continuous improvement, and infrastructure renewal of Navigation systems across Switzerland. You will apply your engineering expertise and change management skills to ensure the reliability and evolution of critical equipment. Additionally, you will serve as the national product manager for the Navigation Aids SCADA tool, overseeing its strategic development and operational performance.

Your responsibilities:

Technical lead in projects in alignment with applicable regulations and standards, ensuring compliance across operational, safety, security, and quality dimensions throughout the entire product lifecycle or project duration

Ensure reliability and availability targets which are set for the product/equipment and associated services in close relation with the technical team

Plan medium- and long-term product/equipment evolutions and manage associated budgets triggered by obsolescence and/or technology upgrades

Evaluate, conduct and implement change requests, following applicable processes by establishing and respecting scope, time and budget constraints

Support maintenance teams and contribute to stability improvement

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Demonstrated expertise with SCADA (WinCC OA) and/or automation components (Siemens S7 PLC)

Proven track record of secure communication protocols and/or IT systems

Experience in projects with commissioning and deployment of Radiofrequency systems (e.g. Direction Finder) would be an asset

Teamwork: You engage in interactions with diverse team members and actively contribute information, ideas, and insights in meetings or other interactions

Problem solving: You seek accurate information to analyze problems, break down complex issues into manageable parts, and approach solutions in a systematic and structured way

Proficient in German or French written and orally, good command in English

What we offer:
We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds.