System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks (f/m/d)
System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks (f/m/d)
«Nerd» is not an insult, but a status symbol? You know more about computers or networks than Bill Gates? Then we want you on our team. As part of RUAG's IT department, you will have the opportunity to take on tasks across the entire ICT landscape, from development to maintenance, and to contribute to the security of Switzerland with your expertise.
You can move it
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective actions on Link 16 ground system, MIDS units and associated ICT equipment.
- Lead root-cause analysis for hardware, software, radio communication, networking, timing, interoperability and system performance issues
- Define corrective actions and coordinate technical solutions with suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors and internal engineering teams.
- Carry out system engineering activities related to operation, maintenance, upgrades, configuration management, obsolescence management and lifecycle support
- Integrate new or upgraded datalink components into ground platforms, test environments and command-and-control systems
- Maintain system configuration baselines, manage part-level and system-level obsolescence and support lifecycle upgrades to ensure continued operational availability and compliance with STANAG 5516 / MIL‑STD‑6016.
- Support firmware/software upgrades, hardware modifications, security patches, capability enhancements and integration activities
- Participate in occasional trips abroad for supplier meetings, joint test campaigns, technical coordination or specialised training
What you should bring with you
- Master's degree preferred in telecommunications, communications engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering
- Minimum bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, combined with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Background in telecommunications, ideally including radio communication, data transmission, secure communications, networking, RF systems or tactical communication systems
- Experience in maintenance, system support, integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting or lifecycle management of complex technical systems
- Experience in ICT system administration on linux and/or windows systems.
- Interest in or knowledge of tactical datalinks, especially Link 16, MIDS, STANAG 5516, MIL-STD-6016, J-series messages, tactical networking, interoperability or secure military communications
- Experience in avionics, defense systems, aerospace systems, C2/C4I/C5I systems or mission-critical communication systems is an advantage
- Ability to analyse faults, isolate root causes, define corrective actions and document technical findings
- Structured, reliable, analytical and solution-oriented working style
- Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated, security-sensitive environment
- Fluent German and English, both spoken and written; French is a plus
- Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland and occasionally abroad
- Swiss citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible for a Swiss security clearance.
Do you not fully meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people to join our team. We place great emphasis on diversity and equal opportunities and aim to build a versatile team where everyone can fully utilize their personal strengths. In particular, we encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment to apply.
About the field of activity
The System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks / Link 16 is responsible for the full lifecycle of the Swiss Air Force's tactical datalink equipment, with a primary focus on Link 16 (MIDS). The role is centred on maintenance, support, troubleshooting, upgrades, integration, verification and configuration management rather than new product development. You will work closely with the Air Force, internal RUAG engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure continuous, secure, and interoperable operation of the tactical networking suite (STANAG 5516, MIL‑STD‑6016, J‑series messages, C2/C4I/C5I).
Your advantages
Your well-being is important to us. That's why we offer you many advantages. These include, for example:
Salary and fringe benefits
We offer you a performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months' wages as well as generous premiums and bonuses. Together with additional fringe benefits this makes for an attractive overall package.
Flexible work
It is very important to us that our employees find a healthy balance between their professional and private lives. This is why, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and options for working from home.
Benefits
At RUAG, you benefit from discounts on transportation and meals. You can also take advantage of attractive offers on our benefits portal and receive fleet discounts from a number of well-known car brands.
Career and development opportunities
We are committed to developing and realizing the potential of our employees. For this reason, we support them in continuously expanding their skills through training, courses and further education so they can achieve their professional goals.
Leisure activities
We care about our employees. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a wide range of sports activities and the opportunity to take additional days off with a pay deduction in addition to their annual vacation entitlement.
This is how our application process works
Important notes on the recruitment process:
- Before you start work, you will be asked to provide an excerpt from the register of convictions and the debt enforcement register.
- We only accept applications submitted via our job portal jobs.ruag.ch. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications submitted by email or post.
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