Position: Senior Mechanical System Engineer
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position
Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.
AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. Our core business spans multiple industrial sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences.
With a strong focus on engineering excellence and innovation, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, delivering advanced R&D and technical services.
Our teams work closely with leading aerospace organizations to develop high-quality engineering documentation supporting aircraft development, certification, and maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support system engineering activities for aircraft emergency and safety equipment, acting as Systems Engineer for ATA 25-03 prototype escape and emergency systems.
- Capture, validate, and document system requirements.
- Contribute to compliance and verification activities in line with applicable aviation regulations (e.g. FAR/EASA-CS Part 23), with a focus on early flight phases.
- Develop system test plans and related technical instructions.
- Prepare engineering reports related to prototype development and validation.
- Coordinate and technically manage development activities with multiple external suppliers.
- Provide support to adjacent systems (e.g. doors) and aircraft test campaigns.
Our Ideal Candidate Should Have
- Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems within development, integration, and certification environments.
- Proven experience in aircraft systems engineering and development.
- Familiarity with flight test or safety-critical system integration is a plus.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities.
- Fluent in English is mandatory; knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in managing suppliers or external development partners.
If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a passion for technical precision and you want to be part of a growing international engineering company with exciting opportunities in Europe and the USA, then...
SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES
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