Responsible Officer for Air Force Command and Control Systems

About the job

Dübendorf | 80-100% |

You can contribute in this role

• Develop the specifications for command support systems
• Plan and lead operations and exercises related to the Air Force command support systems
• Ensure quality assurance of the command support systems in daily operations
• Lead the militia personnel at operational sites (communications, radar, transmission and FIS Air Force applications) during services and operations
• Coordinate the operational command of the Air Force command support systems during domestic and international operations
• Handle tasks in the S6 area in support of the Air Force Operations Centre

What makes you unique

• Completed university education (Master's degree), preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, mathematics or physics
• Several years of relevant professional experience as a telecommunications expert in the aviation environment, as well as further training in radio and network technology, business administration and management
• Leadership experience in a networked environment, negotiation skills and customer-oriented service behaviour, sound knowledge in the field of networked electronic systems and Air Force installations, analytical thinking, flexibility, communication and teamwork skills
• Officer in the Swiss Army; leadership and operational experience with Air Force command support formations, preferably staff services and/or troop command desired
• Willingness to be assigned to the Air Force beyond the regular conscription age
• Active knowledge of two official languages, passive knowledge of a third official language, and very good English skills

In a nutshell

Do you want to work in a fascinating, dynamic environment with the Air Force? With us, you can combine your project management skills with your interest in operational processes. Take the opportunity to contribute to the fascinating system landscape that ensures air superiority!

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of 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 workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the Swiss Army. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence centre, the Special Forces Command, and the Military Police. Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are civilians – from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

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 position with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile .


Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Martin Koller
Head A6
+41 58 46 02088