Join Our Team at Safran Vectronix
In today's world, we face a unique contradiction: while change unfolds at an unprecedented pace, the desire for safety remains a fundamental human instinct, regardless of our location. At Safran Vectronix, we are dedicated to enhancing security and stability in this evolving environment. As a global leader in advanced optronic equipment for military systems and sensors, we provide innovative solutions that elevate mission intelligence and safety. With a century of Swiss tradition and excellence, we proudly serve customers in over 90 countries.
Our core values—Empowerment, Walk the Talk, Customer Focus, Team, and Agility—are the foundation of our daily operations. If you align with our vision, we invite you to apply online using the form below for the position of:
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, identifying, and analyzing issues that arise during testing, 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 development projects are executed in accordance with our development process and optimizing the process related to Metrology Engineering.
- Collaborating within the Safran Group and with external test facilities.
- Participating in the formulation and implementation of the R&D Strategy.
Job Requirements
Your Profile:
- ETH/UNI/FH Master or Bachelor degree in a technical field.
- A leadership personality with experience in leading a team in Metrology/Test Engineering.
- An analytical mindset coupled with a solution-oriented approach to identify and solve complex challenges efficiently.
- A proven understanding of technology (optics/physics, electronics, software, and mechanics) and current technological trends in test engineering.
- Experience in requirements engineering (V-model) and application engineering.
- Experience with test automation.
- Fluency in German and English.
At Safran Vectronix, we operate agile development teams engaged in exciting research and development projects within a diverse and open culture. This position is based at our facilities in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.
A varied and dynamic field of activity awaits you. If you are interested, apply online using the form below. For any questions, feel free to contact:
Birte Anrig, Human Resources, or Marcel Zeller, CTO, at Tel. 071 726 72 55.