Tactical Datalinks Systems Engineer – Link16 & MIL-STD

RUAG Inc.; Wangen (SZ); Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RUAG IT seeks an experienced telecoms/defense systems specialist to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and integration of Link16 and MIDS components within ground platforms. You will coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams, manage lifecycle support, and ensure secure communications readiness across ICT environments.

You will work with Linux/Windows ICT administration, and participate in travel within Switzerland and abroad for supplier and test activities, contributing to

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree preferred in telecommunications, communications engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering
• Minimum bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, combined with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in telecommunications, ideally including radio communication, data transmission, secure communications, networking, RF systems or tactical communication systems
• Experience in maintenance, system support, integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting or lifecycle management of complex technical systems
• Experience in ICT system administration on linux and/or windows systems.
• Interest in or knowledge of tactical datalinks, especially Link 16, MIDS, STANAG 5516, MIL-STD-6016, J-series messages, tactical networking, interoperability or secure military communications
• Experience in avionics, defense systems, aerospace systems, C2/C4I/C5I systems or mission-critical communication systems is an advantage
• Ability to analyse faults, isolate root causes, define corrective actions and document technical findings
• Structured, reliable, analytical and solution-oriented working style
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated, security-sensitive environment
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written; French is a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland and occasionally abroad
• Swiss citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible for a Swiss security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective actions on Link16 ground system, MIDS units and associated ICT equipment.
• Lead root-cause analysis for hardware, software, radio communication, networking, timing, interoperability and system performance issues
• Define corrective actions and coordinate technical solutions with suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors and internal engineering teams.
• Carry out system engineering activities related to operation, maintenance, upgrades, configuration management, obsolescence management and lifecycle support
• Integrate new or upgraded datalink components into ground platforms, test environments and command-and-control systems
• Maintain system configuration baselines, manage part-level and system-level obsolescence and support lifecycle upgrades to ensure continued operational availability and compliance with STANAG5516 / MIL‑STD‑6016.
• Support firmware/software upgrades, hardware modifications, security patches, capability enhancements and integration activities
• Participate in occasional trips abroad for supplier meetings, joint test campaigns, technical coordination or specialised training

Kenntnisse

Root-cause analysis

System engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Networking

RF systems

Linux administration

Windows administration

Datalinks

Link 16

Ausbildung

Master's degree preferred in telecommunications / electrical engineering / aerospace engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field + 5+ years experience

Tools

Link 16

MIDS

STANAG 5516

MIL-STD-6016

Linux

Windows

Jobbeschreibung

RUAG IT seeks an experienced telecoms/defense systems specialist to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and integration of Link16 and MIDS components within ground platforms. You will coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams, manage lifecycle support, and ensure secure communications readiness across ICT environments.

You will work with Linux/Windows ICT administration, and participate in travel within Switzerland and abroad for supplier and test activities, contributing to