Teamlead Drone projects

Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make as significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can comprehensibly carry out their tasks at all times.

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• Technical and personnel management of the *MALE drone team (Hermes 900 HFE / Starliner ADS 15) in accordance with business management principles and RUAG management principles to ensure the achievement of strategic, operational, and commercial goals.
• Development of drone business / project initiatives for DDPS drones (large and small drones)
• Preparation of project and cost center planning
• Ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations towards customers and POC for all operational MALE drone issues
• Defining the scope of work for MALE drones / material life cycle management
• Active participation in negotiations
• Active participation in the strategic development and overall strategy of the "Drones" division

*MALE = Medium Altitude Long Endurance

What you should bring with you

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in a technical field, e.g., IT, mechanical engineering, aerospace
• Several years of professional experience or Post-Doc / PhD
• Strong expertise in the field of drones, especially in development and operational application
• Strong negotiation skills and sound economic and strategic thinking (MBA an advantage)
• High level of initiative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness/motivation to lead a team of six. Leadership experience an advantage.
• Good written and spoken German and English

Do you not fully meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people to join our team. We place great emphasis on diversity and equal opportunities and aim to build a versatile team where everyone can fully utilize their personal strengths. In particular, we encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment to apply.

About the field of activity

Responsibility for establishing and sustainably developing RUAG's drone business. The focus is on solutions and services for the DDPS environment, taking into account strategic, technological, and operational requirements.

Your advantages

Salary and fringe benefits

It is very important to us that our employees find a healthy balance between their professional and private lives. This is why, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and options for working from home.

We offer you a performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months' wages as well as generous premiums and bonuses. Together with additional fringe benefits this makes for an attractive overall package.

Flexible work

Benefits

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts on transportation and meals. You can also take advantage of attractive offers on our benefits portal and receive fleet discounts from a number of well-known car brands.

Career and development opportunities

We are committed to developing and realizing the potential of our employees. For this reason, we support them in continuously expanding their skills through training, courses and further education so they can achieve their professional goals.

Leisure activities

We care about our employees. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a wide range of sports activities and the opportunity to take additional days off with a pay deduction in addition to their annual vacation entitlement.

Your point of contact

Elma Omeradzic

Talent Acquisition Specialist

+41 58 488 86 20