Join Our Team at Safran Vectronix
In today's fast-paced world, the need for safety and security is more important than ever. At Safran Vectronix, we are dedicated to supporting the forces that uphold these critical values. Recognized as a global leader in advanced optronic equipment for military and civil applications, we leverage over a century of Swiss tradition and excellence to serve clients in more than 90 countries. Our mission is to enhance mission intelligence and safety through innovative solutions.
We embrace core values—Empowerment, Walk the Talk, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Agility—that guide our daily operations. If you resonate with our vision, we invite you to apply online using the form below for the following position:
Head of Metrology/Test Engineering
Your Main Tasks Will Include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing the Metrology Engineering team (currently 6 employees).
- Collaborating in cross-functional project teams, including development, product management, and quality assurance.
- Reviewing requirements, designing and developing test setups and procedures, executing system tests, and creating test documentation.
- Managing and enhancing the Metrology Engineering test infrastructure with a focus on automation.
- Validating and verifying tools and products according to various standards, such as MIL-STDs.
- Ensuring that development projects adhere to our established processes and optimizing them concerning Metrology Engineering.
- Collaborating within the Safran Group and with external testing facilities.
- Participating in the development and implementation of the R&D Strategy.
Job Requirements
Your Profile:
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field from ETH/UNI/FH.
- Proven leadership experience in managing a team in Metrology/Test Engineering.
- Analytical mindset coupled with a solution-oriented approach to effectively tackle complex challenges.
- Strong understanding of technology—optics/physics, electronics, software, and mechanics—and current trends in test engineering.
- Experience in requirements engineering (V-model) and application engineering.
- Familiarity with test automation.
- Fluency in German and English.
We foster an open and diverse culture within our agile development teams, working on challenging research and development projects. This position is based at Safran Vectronix in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.
If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. For inquiries, feel free to contact Marcel Zeller, CTO, at Tel. 071 726 72 55.