Airbone Software Lead - Manno

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Manno; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Staff meals discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Manno, Switzerland, seeks an Airborne Software Lead to establish and grow the software team. You will act as the primary software focal point for Manno, coordinating with the Stans HQ, and drive software development, verification, and certification activities across the lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and proven leadership in regulated aerospace software, with strong C programming, SCADE, and DO-178C experience; English fluency is essential,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Bachelor’s level or higher) with experience in regulated environments.
• Proven leadership of multicultural, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong C programming, software architecture, testing and model-based development (SCADE).
• Experience applying DO-178C and related standards (DO-330/DO-331) in aerospace.
• Knowledge of Git, Jira and DOORS; English fluency required; Italian desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the Airborne Software team at Manno office.
• Act as primary software focal point in Manno and align with HQ in Stans.
• Plan, coordinate and lead software development and verification lifecycle tasks.
• Ensure compliance with aviation certification standards, processes and budgets.
• Drive collaboration with Systems Engineering, PM, partners and suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with certification authorities and cross-functional teams.

Skills

C programming

Software architecture

Software testing

Model-based development (SCADE)

Leadership

English proficiency

Italian knowledge

Git

Jira

DOORS

DO-178C standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

DOORS

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Airbone Software Lead - Manno

Your Tasks

• Establish and grow the Airborne Software team at our Manno office, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture
• Act as the primary software focal point in Manno and ensure close alignment with the Airborne Software organization at headquarters in Stans
• Plan, coordinate, and lead software development and verification activities throughout the software lifecycle, including definition of tasks and mentoring of software engineers
• Ensure compliance with aviation certification standards, development processes, quality requirements, budgets, and schedules
• Drive collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as Systems Engineering and Program Management, as well as external partners and suppliers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with certification authorities, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery

With this you convince us

• Degree in Engineering (Bachelor's level or higher) and extensive experience in software development within a regulated environment
• Demonstrated success in leading multicultural and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong expertise in C programming, software architecture, software testing, and model-based development (SCADE)
• Proven experience applying DO-178C and related standards (e.g., DO-330, DO-331) in certified aerospace projects
• Solid understanding of modern software development processes and tools, including Git, Jira, and DOORS
• Fluent English (C1 or higher), Italian language knowledge highly desired

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

• We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company - we are looking forward to receiving your online application
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YOUR CONTACT

Lisa Kulbatzki
Recruiter
[phone]
pilatus-aircraft.com