Head of Integrated Product Support (IPS) Management (m/w/d) — Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 81 days ago
Role overview
We develop and operate highly complex anti-aircraft systems to secure air spaces and protect life.
As Head of IPS, you have a strategic key role to play in shaping the entire lifecycle support of our systems from the supply phase to ongoing customer deployment.
What distinguishes you from us: This is where state-of-the-art defense technology, direct responsibility and genuine freedom of design meet.
- We develop and operate highly complex anti-aircraft systems to secure air spaces and protect life.
- As Head of IPS, you have a strategic key role to play in shaping the entire lifecycle support of our systems from the supply phase to ongoing customer deployment.
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of the IPS team as well as targeted further development of employees
- Responsibility for the definition, implementation and continuous optimization of IPS concepts according to the international standards ASD/AIA S-Series (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L)
- At least 5–7 years of experience in Integrated Product Support (IPS/ILS), ideally in defence or aviation
- Sound knowledge of ASD specifications (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L) and experience with LSA and RAMS analyses
Main responsibilities
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of the IPS team as well as targeted further development of employees
- Responsibility for the definition, implementation and continuous optimization of IPS concepts according to the international standards ASD/AIA S-Series (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L)
- Ensuring operational readiness (operational readiness) and integrated product support over the entire system life cycle
- Elevation of IPS requirements in supply, bid and development phases taking into account technical and economic aspects
- Consultation and support of international military and government customers as well as development of customized support concepts
- Control and coordination of cooperation with internal and external support
- Continual development and optimization of the scope of lifecycle and of lifecycle training Eligibility of life and of life
Key requirements
- At least 5–7 years of experience in Integrated Product Support (IPS/ILS), ideally in defence or aviation
- Sound knowledge of ASD specifications (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L) and experience with LSA and RAMS analyses
- Demonstrable success in leading interdisciplinary technical teams
- Fluent German and English (minimum C1 level)
- Clean security clearance (background check) mandatory for this position
Additional details
- Continual development and optimization of the scope of lifecycle and of lifecycle training Eligibility of life and of life
Notes and original content
- Continual development and optimization of the scope of lifecycle and of lifecycle training
- Eligibility of life and of life
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What salary does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer for this role?
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. 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.
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