Group Leader – Systems Engineering

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Responsibilities

• Lead a group of professional engineers as part of the Systems Engineering Team.
• Design system modifications focusing on Environmental Control System (ECS), Supplemental Heating, Air Cleaning, Equipment Cooling, Cabin Humidification, Soundproofing, Oxygen, Smoke‑Detection and Water/Waste, including associated modifications on aircraft internal and external primary and secondary structure and interior furnishing.
• Ensure correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations in engineering outputs for the product, system or installation designed.
• Maintain adequate communication and liaison internally, especially with the Engineering Team, and with external third parties.
• Report to the Manager – Mechanical Design Engineering – Systems.
• Support the Manager in administrative and organizational tasks.
• Coordinate the daily engineering activities within the group.
• Support the Manager with workload planning and specific target dates.
• Check man‑hours and material‑budgets of ongoing projects.
• Prepare and check technical documentation such as reports, analyses, test procedures and installation instructions.
• Develop mechanical drawings (2D/3D‑CAD).
• Select equipment, components and materials.
• Prepare engineering design standards.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by Engineering Management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Minimum three years of job experience in a leading position.
• Profound knowledge of fundamental physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace technology and materials; basic knowledge of acoustics is advantageous.
• Proactive team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional proficiency in French and/or German is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office and popular 2D/3D design software (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail and safety.

Benefits

• Work in an owner‑managed, young, dynamic company with a hands‑on mentality.
• Multifaceted, challenging, and responsible position within an exclusive environment.
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits such as 5 weeks of holidays (6 weeks as of 50 years).
• Free on‑site English lessons and individual further training and development opportunities.
• Subsidised meals in the canteen, parking spaces or free shuttle bus transport, and other employee discounts (Fleets, Bars & Restaurants, etc.).
• Support with relocation and work permit in case of relocation.
• Corporate events, including a famous annual Christmas Party and the summer BBQ.

Additional Information

• General working place: Hangar Facilities at EuroAirport Basel‑Mulhouse‑Freiburg.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation

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