Scientific Research and Development Engineer — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 34 days ago
Role overview
You can make this contribution
- You can make this contribution
- We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
What the company offers
- We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
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 This makes you unique
- 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
Additional details
- Track scientific and technological developments, initiate, coordinate and lead research and development projects with universities and partner organisations This makes you unique
- Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and very good knowledge of English and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health. Your commitment to security and freedom
Notes and original content
- Track scientific and technological developments, initiate, coordinate and lead research and development projects with universities and partner organisations
- This makes you unique
- We offer this
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
- Your commitment to security and freedom
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer for this role?
Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) lists CHF 79'000 - 134'500 gross per year for this position in Bern. 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 Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer?
This listing is a part-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 Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) 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 Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern 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 Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)'s original listing at jobs.admin.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
