Emmen
Project Manager UAV & cUAV
- 01 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Emmen
About the job
Around 3000 employees from RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at any time.Project Manager UAV & cUAV
80-100%
Emmen
What you can achieve
- Expanding Swiss defence capabilities with and against drones (Loitering Munitions / Strike Drones, Interceptor Drones, Counter-UAV)
- Shaping Swiss and international drone initiatives as well as developing innovative concept proposals to initiate new customer projects
- Expanding the Swiss and international network in the military and civilian environment as well as positioning the RUAG Drones Business Unit in the international drone community
- Participating in relevant national and international conferences as well as building and maintaining cooperation with startups
- Conducting negotiations with potential customers and partners
- Accompanying and winning VBS drone projects and tenders
- Implementing won projects including building and leading the implementation team within the matrix organisation
What you bring with you
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in a technical field, e.g. IT, mechanical engineering, aerospace
- Several years of professional experience in project management
- Strong expertise in a technological field regarding business, development and operational application
- Sound economic and strategic thinking
- High self-initiative and entrepreneurial mindset
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
- Swiss nationality (functionally required)
Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment, to apply.
About the division
The "Drones" division focuses on building and further developing capabilities in the field of military and security-relevant drone systems.
Your benefits
Salary and benefits
We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and home office options.
We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.
Flexible working
Discounts
At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.
Advancement and training opportunities
It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.
Leisure activities
Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse sports programme and the possibility to take additional days off against salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.
Your contact person
Verena Mathis
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 58 461 20 63