Systems Engineer - Electrical & Electronics Focus

Try&Hire; Oberdorf (NW); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking an experienced aerospace systems engineer to lead cross-functional projects from concept to certification. You will diagnose electrical issues, design electromechanical systems for aircraft, and mentor engineers on electrical integration.

The role requires hands-on PCB testing and fault isolation, with deep knowledge of DO-254 and DO-178C processes. Strong English is essential; German is a plus. On-site, 100% workload, 3–6 month interim with potential permanent placement.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of aerospace electromechanical system development and certification experience.
• Strong background in electrical and electronic hardware, including actuator or motor control electronics.
• Hands-on testing, debugging and fault isolation at PCB level.
• Experience with RTCA DO-254 and airborne electronic hardware certification processes.
• Knowledge of CS/FAR Part 23, DO-160, DO-178C, ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Excellent English (C2 level); German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional systems engineering projects from concept to certification.
• Investigate electrical issues and design or modify electromechanical systems for aircraft.
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical-focused engineers on electrical integration.
• Investigate electrical anomalies and support root-cause analyses at schematic and PCB level.
• Review electrical hardware designs, analyses and test results from internal teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate technical and program aspects with external suppliers.
• Define and support ground and flight test requirements.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Electrical hardware design

PCB fault isolation

Certification knowledge RTCA DO-254

DO-178C ARP4754A ARP4761 knowledge

English (C2)

German language (plus)

Mentoring cross-functional teams

Education

Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

This role leads cross-functional systems engineering projects in aerospace, focusing on electrical and electromechanical system design, certification and troubleshooting.

Your tasks

• Lead and mentor cross-functional systems engineering projects from concept to certification
• Investigate electrical issues and design or modify electromechanical systems for aircraft
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical-focused engineers on electrical integration
• Investigate electrical anomalies and support root-cause analyses at schematic and PCB level
• Review electrical hardware designs, analyses and test results from internal teams and suppliers
• Coordinate technical and program aspects with external suppliers
• Define and support ground and flight test requirements

What you bring

• University degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace electromechanical system development and certification
• Strong background in electrical and electronic hardware, including actuator or motor control electronics
• Hands-on experience in testing, debugging and fault isolation at PCB level
• Experience with RTCA DO-254 and airborne electronic hardware certification processes
• Knowledge of CS/FAR Part 23, DO-160, DO-178C, ARP4754A and ARP4761
• Excellent English (C2 level), German is a plus

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Work model: On site
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

• RTCA DO-254
• CS/FAR Part 23
• DO-160
• DO-178C
• ARP4754A
• ARP4761
• FAR/EASA-CS 23