Lead Composite Engineer — Aerospace Structures (Onsite)

OnTarget Communications; Stans; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications in Stans, Switzerland, is seeking a Mid to Senior Team Lead Composite Engineer to head development of next‑generation aircraft structures. The role encompasses design, analysis, testing, and certification within a dynamic aerospace program.

You will guide a skilled team and coordinate with cross‑functional disciplines to deliver compliant structures. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in aerospace composite structures, strong CS/FAR expertise, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years aerospace experience in composite structures development and certification.
• Strong knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and CS/FAR-25.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects.
• Extensive background in composite materials, structural design, testing, and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluent German and English.
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers involved in composite structure design, development, analysis, testing, and certification.
• Manage the full lifecycle of composite aerospace structures from concept through certification and production support.
• Ensure compliance with CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 airworthiness regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including stress, manufacturing, certification, and program management.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to engineering staff.
• Support certification activities and liaise with regulatory authorities where required.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best engineering practices.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Team leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

OnTarget Communications in Stans, Switzerland, is seeking a Mid to Senior Team Lead Composite Engineer to head development of next‑generation aircraft structures. The role encompasses design, analysis, testing, and certification within a dynamic aerospace program.

You will guide a skilled team and coordinate with cross‑functional disciplines to deliver compliant structures. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in aerospace composite structures, strong CS/FAR expertise, and proven leadership