Team Lead Composite Engineer - Aerospace

OnTarget Communications; Stans; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications in Stans, Switzerland, is seeking a Mid to Senior Team Lead Composite Engineer to head development of next‑generation aircraft structures. The role encompasses design, analysis, testing, and certification within a dynamic aerospace program.

You will guide a skilled team and coordinate with cross‑functional disciplines to deliver compliant structures. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in aerospace composite structures, strong CS/FAR expertise, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years aerospace experience in composite structures development and certification.
• Strong knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and CS/FAR-25.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects.
• Extensive background in composite materials, structural design, testing, and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluent German and English.
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers involved in composite structure design, development, analysis, testing, and certification.
• Manage the full lifecycle of composite aerospace structures from concept through certification and production support.
• Ensure compliance with CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 airworthiness regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including stress, manufacturing, certification, and program management.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to engineering staff.
• Support certification activities and liaise with regulatory authorities where required.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best engineering practices.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Team leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Stans, Switzerland

Employment Type: Fully Onsite

Workplace Type: Fully Employed

Seniority: Mid to Senior

Description:
Are you an experienced Composite Engineer ready to lead the development of next-generation aircraft structures? We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead Composite Engineer to drive the design, development, certification, and delivery of advanced composite structures in a dynamic aerospace environment. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with team leadership while working on cutting-edge aviation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers involved in composite structure design, development, analysis, testing, and certification.

• Manage the full lifecycle of composite aerospace structures from concept through certification and production support.

• Ensure compliance with CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 airworthiness regulations.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including stress, manufacturing, certification, and program management.

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to engineering staff.

• Support certification activities and liaise with regulatory authorities where required.

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aerospace industry experience in composite structures development and certification.

• Strong knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 certification requirements.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams or technical projects.

• Extensive background in composite materials, structural design, testing, and validation.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent German and English language skills are essential.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for aerospace engineering and innovation.

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

• A hands‑on approach to solving complex engineering challenges.

• A commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.