Mechnical Systems Engineer

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

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

Your Tasks

• Take ownership of multiple mechanical systems across our aircraft platforms throughout their entire lifecycle
• Design, develop, qualify, and certify mechanical components and systems in compliance with FAR/EASA-CS Part 23 requirements
• Prepare technical reports, investigate engineering issues, and provide technical support for in-service aircraft operations
• Act as the technical focal point for external suppliers, managing interfaces and collaboration with system and equipment vendors
• Support and participate in aircraft ground tests, flight test campaigns and the introduction of new developments into production
• Analyze in-service technical issues, define effective corrective actions and provide engineering support to production and customer support organizations

With this you convince us

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems within a development, integration and certification environment
• Strong expertise in one or more mechanical engineering disciplines with experience in certification standards such as RTCA DO-160 and DO-254
• Solid understanding of requirements development, traceability, verification and validation processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience leading complex engineering projects and working with global suppliers; fluent English is essential, German is an advantage
• Highly organized, proactive and collaborative with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

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