Scientific Research and Development Engineer — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
- Operating, maintaining and strategically developing core applications of mission-critical military Command & Control (C2) systems for Swiss airspace surveillance as well as the associated user software
- Requirements of the users, taking into account the applicable regulatory requirements (BAZL, MAA, EUROCONTROL etc.), converting them into technical solutions and developing architectures, designs, concepts and specifications
- Further develop, parameterize and optimize the system network of airspace surveillance and ensure high availability and reliable and stable operation
- Participate in the planning, procurement, integration, verification / validation and use of complex software and system architectures in close cooperation with users and partners (armasuisse, Luftwaffe, skyguide and private companies)
- Develop technical and scientific bases for the further development of airspace surveillance and advise users and decision-makers on the optimal use and further development of the systems
- Track scientific and technological developments, initiate, coordinate and lead research and development projects with universities and partner organisations
- Completed studies at a university (FH, UNI, ETH), in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or comparable discipline with practice in software development and architecture of PaaS and SaaS
- In-depth knowledge of analysis, coding and system programming for real-time systems as well as integration of complex systems
- Knowledge of data fusion and the development of scalable software solutions for distributed systems as well as practical experience with network and communication technologies
- Experience with complex software projects in the enterprise and security critical environment
Application process
- Operating, maintaining and strategically developing core applications of mission-critical military Command & Control (C2) systems for Swiss airspace surveillance as well as the associated user software
- Requirements of the users, taking into account the applicable regulatory requirements (BAZL, MAA, EUROCONTROL etc.), converting them into technical solutions and developing architectures, designs, concepts and specifications
- Further develop, parameterize and optimize the system network of airspace surveillance and ensure high availability and reliable and stable operation
- Participate in the planning, procurement, integration, verification / validation and use of complex software and system architectures in close cooperation with users and partners (armasuisse, Luftwaffe, skyguide and private companies)
- Develop technical and scientific bases for the further development of airspace surveillance and advise users and decision-makers on the optimal use and further development of the systems
- Track scientific and technological developments, initiate, coordinate and lead research and development projects with universities and partner organisations
- Completed studies at a university (FH, UNI, ETH), in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or comparable discipline with practice in software development and architecture of PaaS and SaaS
- In-depth knowledge of analysis, coding and system programming for real-time systems as well as integration of complex systems
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Dübendorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Confederazione Svizzera offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Confederazione Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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