Aerospace Composites Engineer - Team Lead

OnTarget Communications; Stans; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OnTarget Communications in Stans, Switzerland, seeks a senior engineer to lead the development of advanced composite structures for aerospace applications, overseeing design, analysis, certification, and product development. This role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance solutions compliant with engineering and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will guide new development, modification, and continuous improvement projects while

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in composite structures design and certification.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of composite structures from requirements through certification and in‑service support.
• Oversee design, structural analysis, and evaluation of composite components.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, materials, testing, certification, and program teams.
• Provide technical leadership for new development and continuous improvement projects.
• Track schedules, budgets, risks, and progress; report to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate technical activities with suppliers and external partners.

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Stans, Switzerland

Model: Fully Onsite

Scope: Full Time - Employed

Description

Lead the development of advanced composite structures for aerospace applications, overseeing design, structural analysis, certification, and product development activities. This role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-performance composite solutions are delivered in compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements while supporting innovation, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of composite structures from requirements definition through certification and in-service support.
• Oversee the design, structural analysis, and evaluation of composite components, ensuring compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, materials, testing, certification, and program teams to deliver composite structure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for new development, modification, and continuous improvement projects.
• Track project schedules, budgets, risks, and technical progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate technical activities with suppliers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in composite structures design, development, analysis, and certification.
• Strong knowledge of composite structural engineering, including design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and certification.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle, from requirements and structural sizing through validation and certification.
• Solid understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of aerospace certification requirements and industry standards related to composite structures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required; additionally B2 Level German is an advantage.