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System Engineer Avionics - Flight Control (a)

Swissdrones Operating AG · Buchs · 2026-06-03

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About this role

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control systems for our products

• Define flight control architectures, and system requirements based on performance, safety, and operational objectives

• Take system design responsibility for assigned electrical and electronic systems across the product lifecycle

• Create and maintain design data like specifications, wiring diagrams, configurations, interface definitions, and test procedures

• Prototype assembly of components and systems

• Lead and support integration of systems in the aircraft

• Support ground, and flight testing, including hands-on troubleshooting activities

• Root cause analysis and problem solving

• Managing avionics components and system suppliers

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Higher education in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or Systems Engineering or equivalent

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical, electronics, avionics, or system integration engineering

• Strong expertise in electrical flight control systems, manufacturing support, assembly, and testing

• Hands-on mindset with a strong ability and willingness to troubleshoot, analyse, and solve technical problems

• High degree of flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and growing company

• Strong team player with good communication skills across disciplines

• Fluent in English – written and spoken

• Experience with M365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)

• A strong can-do/will-do attitude

• Strong ownership from kickoff to delivery

• Proficiency with at least one major electrical CAD/ECAD tool (e.g., for schematics, wiring, or harness design)

• Experience working in high-quality and safety-critical environments (e.g., aviation, automotive, medical devices, rail, or similar)

• Having experiences in certification processes and/or worked under EASA Part21

• Experience with Jira, Confluence

• German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language

• An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation

• To be part of an aviation company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation

• A team of over 40 people from (currently) 21 nations and cultures with great team events

• A very dynamic, motivated, hands-on and international working environment

• Transparent communication at eye level and open feedback culture with short communication lines

• Flexible working models with 20% remote work option

• Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation

• Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport

• Well-known international customers, suppliers and partners

• Steep learning curves and trusting mentorship

• 25 paid vacation days per year

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