Job Detail

• Job TitleSenior Systems Engineer Aerospace


• Vacancy Reference Number21823


• Work SiteSwitzerland / | CHE - All Regions / Zürich


• Contract TypePermanent [Full-Time]


• Minimum number of years of experience required5 years of experience and more

Our offer

The Global Industry Team in Zurich is looking for experienced and keen senior systems engineer in the aerospace area within the German speaking part. Our team provides support in production and testing of subsystems and components for space applications.

Your role

• Coordinate technical project tasks as engineering responsible in complex projects, with the objective to meet the technical requirements within the given budget and agreed schedule


• Break down the technical requirements to sub-systems, generate technical specifications for subsystems and subcontractors


• Conduct technical negotiations with customers, project partners and subcontractors


• Define and implement the development and verification logic, establish the corresponding documents, i.e. design development & verification plans, test plans, design justification documents, interface control documents, verification control documents etc.


• Coordinate, generate and review technical project documents and drawings


• Generate inputs for proposals, coordinate presentations and technical proposal volumes

Your profile

• MSc. Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or in a similar discipline


• 5 to 8 of professional experience in System Engineering or Technical Project Management within aerospace/aviation industry


• Working level fluency in English (written and spoken), German and French are of advantage


• Good communication, cooperation and organization skills, willingness to take responsibility


• Good analytical and system oriented thinking as well as fast comprehension


• Awareness for costs and schedules


• Experience with Composites design is advantageous


• Experience with IBM DOORs for requirements management is advantageous

We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application including motivational statement and diploma copies. We only accept applications through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail or 3rd party platforms will be deleted due to GDPR regulation. You can track your application status here. Your application may be considered for other open positions. Altran only accepts direct applications (no recruitment agencies). For more information contact directly our Talent Acquisition Manager, Pascale Nathalie Kaech: pascale.kaech@altran.com.