Senior Aerospace Electrical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Capgemini; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks vacation

Employee referral bonus

Company shares program

Annual fitness subscription

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Switzerland, Zürich, seeks an experienced aerospace electrical engineer to lead development and integration of electrical and electromechanical aircraft systems from concept through certification.

You will review hardware designs, guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with suppliers, and support ground and flight testing and certification activities, leveraging 5+ years in aerospace and strong knowledge of DO-254/DO-178C standards.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 5+ years in aerospace system development, integration and certification.
• Strong expertise in electrical and electronic hardware, including actuator and motor control systems.
• Ability to read, analyze and challenge electrical schematics, circuit designs and hardware architectures.
• Hands-on testing, debugging and root-cause analysis down to PCB level.
• Knowledge of aerospace certification standards (DO-254, DO-160, DO-178C, ARP4754A, ARP4761, CS/FAR Part 23).
• Experience with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of electrical/electromechanical aircraft systems from concept through certification.
• Investigate and resolve complex electrical/electronic system issues.
• Support system architecture, hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams on electrical system integration topics.
• Review supplier deliverables and coordinate activities with external partners.
• Define and support ground and flight test activities.
• Contribute to certification activities and compliance documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Aero standards

System testing

Root cause analysis

Supplier coordination

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Mechatronics

Job description

Capgemini Engineering in Switzerland, Zürich, seeks an experienced aerospace electrical engineer to lead development and integration of electrical and electromechanical aircraft systems from concept through certification.

You will review hardware designs, guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with suppliers, and support ground and flight testing and certification activities, leveraging 5+ years in aerospace and strong knowledge of DO-254/DO-178C standards.