Systems Engineer – Radio Communications & Antenna Technology (m/f/d) Zurich

Consulteer; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulteer is looking for a Systems Engineer to design, integrate and validate radio and IP network solutions for state-of-the-art air defence systems, spanning architecture, testing plans and first deployment in the field.

You will develop concepts and architectures for VHF/UHF data links, act as SME for radio configurations, plan system tests (EMC, RF performance) and support on-site deployments while collaborating across customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Job description

Design, integrate and validate radio and IP network solutions for state-of-the-art air defence systems – from system architecture and test planning through to first deployment in the field.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and optimise systems and components with radio communication, including their integration into tactical IP networks

• Create concepts, architectures (HLD/LLD), specifications and test plans for systems and components, with a focus on VHF/UHF data links

• Act as subject matter expert for radio and network configurations, covering IP switching and routing, virtualisation and secure communications

• Analyse, model and simulate radio and antenna systems, and develop antenna concepts for platforms such as vehicles, shelters or containers

• Plan and perform system tests, performance analyses and validations in the lab and in the field (e.g. EMC, antenna characteristics, RF performance, interference)

• Develop test tools, define KPIs and prepare factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex communication systems

• Engage with customers, suppliers and external partners to define new technical features and evaluate equipment

• Carry out requirements engineering with full traceability (e.g. IBM DOORS NG)

• Support on-site first deployments, commissioning and troubleshooting

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the customer, suppliers and internal departments

• Create and maintain technical documentation (specifications, test reports, operation manuals)