Zimmerwald
Systems Engineer Electronic Operations (Signals)
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zimmerwald
About the job
Zimmerwald | 80-100% (Job sharing possible) |
What you can contribute
- Independently conduct advanced signal, spectrum, interference and protocol analyses and be responsible for the basics of the integrated signal laboratory (ISL) as well as support the creation of fundamentals in the areas of decoder development, signal generation for the benefit of effect systems and in the field of reverse engineering
- Develop, plan and conduct experiments and coordinate internal and external bodies with a focus on signal analysis and protocol analysis
- Support the development and elaboration of scientific concepts in the areas of CoE Signals as well as military EKF and SIGINT systems
- Develop cross-organisational studies and analyses and specify innovation projects and related implementations with armasuisse W+T and/or other partners from industry
What makes you unique
- University degree, preferably in electrical/communication technology or an equivalent qualification
- Project management experience as well as knowledge in the field of signal analyses and wireless communication systems
- High initiative, a pronounced service- and solution-oriented working style as well as assertiveness and good communication skills
- Active knowledge of a second official language as well as good English skills
In a nutshell
Help gain insights for electronic warfare and the security of Switzerland.
As a systems engineer electronic operations, you work in a small team of specialists in the area of the Center of Excellence Signals. You conduct radio frequency (RF) signal analyses and work on experiments in the laboratory, in the field and in projects in a dynamic, intelligence and electromagnetic environment.
What we offer
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
- Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
All benefits
Your commitment to security and freedom
The Cyber Command (Kdo Cy) stands for competence in the areas of cyber and digitalisation. We combine enthusiasm for our task with know-how, innovation, state-of-the-art technologies and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Swiss security network. This enables the Kdo Cy to give the Swiss Army the necessary knowledge and decision-making advantage – for a secure Switzerland.
The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions – at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.
Additional information
A job with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile .
Interested in job sharing? You can apply individually or with a partner. Even if you apply as a duo: submit your applications individually and indicate the name of the partner in the application account.
Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Questions about the position
Marcel Ritschard
Head Center of Excellence Signals
+41 58 46 78482