Aerospace Mechanical Systems Engineer - Flexible Hours

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Individual pension solutions

Support for training and development

Staff restaurant discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd seeks an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer to own and manage mechanical systems across aircraft platforms from development through certification. You will design, develop, qualify, and certify components in line with FAR/EASA-CS Part 23 and work closely with suppliers globally.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in aerospace mechanical systems, and strong communication skills in English; German is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of aerospace mechanical systems experience in development/integration/certification
• Expertise in DO-160/DO-254 and certification standards
• Strong requirements development, traceability, verification and validation skills
• Fluent English; German an advantage

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple mechanical systems across aircraft platforms throughout their lifecycle
• Design, develop, qualify, and certify mechanical components and systems per FAR/EASA-CS Part 23
• Prepare technical reports, investigate issues, and support in-service operations
• Serve as technical focal point for external suppliers and manage interfaces with vendors
• Support ground tests, flight test campaigns and introduction of new developments into production
• Analyze in-service issues and define corrective actions with production and customer support teams

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

RTCA DO-160

RTCA DO-254

Job description

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd seeks an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer to own and manage mechanical systems across aircraft platforms from development through certification. You will design, develop, qualify, and certify components in line with FAR/EASA-CS Part 23 and work closely with suppliers globally.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in aerospace mechanical systems, and strong communication skills in English; German is a bonus.