Project Chief Engineer (Zürich, CH)

Daedalean AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace startup in Zürich seeks a Technical Leader to drive the design and development of innovative solutions for autonomous and piloted aircraft. You will manage complex projects, spearhead system architecture, and ensure adherence to certification processes while benefiting from a flexible hybrid work environment and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Pilot license subsidy

Gym membership

Learning & Development budget

Hybrid work setting

Collaborative team of experienced engineers

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of Avionics and/or Flight Controls experience.
• Experience with aerospace development processes: ARP4754A, ARP4761.
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and development of solutions for piloted/autonomous aircraft.
• Manage certification compliance and cross-team requirements.
• Define system architectures and manage configuration.

Kenntnisse

Electronics

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Robotics

System Architecture

Threat Assessment

Flight Guidance

Configuration Management

Risk Management

AI/ML Applications

Ausbildung

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About us:

Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.

Your role:

To provide technical leadership supporting the design and development of Daedalean’s suite of solutions for piloted and/or autonomous aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Working with visual and digital sensor technologies, fusion algorithms, situational awareness algorithms, threat assessment, threat risk mitigation, flight guidance, flight computers, and aircraft integration.
• Technical authority over a full development project scope.
• Define system architectures, considering functional hazards and safety requirements.
• Define baselines and manage configuration.
• Manage cross-team interfaces and requirements.
• Manage change.
• Ensure development process adherence.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and provide recommendations.
• Oversee certification compliance.
• Capture lessons and implement improvements.
• Support the Project Manager with resources leadership, reporting, and risk management.
• Support the development of project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Hands-on experience with electronics.
• MS or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering (guidance), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• A background in engineering with a strong academic record and a demonstrated ability to convert theory into practice.
• 10+ years of Avionics and/or Flight Controls experience.
• Experience with aerospace development processes: ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254.
• Experience with the FAA and/or EASA certification processes.
• Knowledge and/or experience with EASA Concepts for Design Assurance of Neural Networks (CoDANN) and First Usable Guidance (FUG) for Machine Learning Applications is a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML applications is a plus.

Benefits:

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
• Pilot license subsidy.
• Hybrid work setting.
• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
• Gym membership.