«Nerd» is not an insult, but a status symbol? You know more about computers or networks than Bill Gates? Then we want you on our team. As part of RUAG's IT department, you will have the opportunity to take on tasks across the entire ICT landscape, from development to maintenance, and to contribute to the security of Switzerland with your expertise.
80-100%
Wangen
You can move it
- Drive the successful delivery of software releases: planning, risk-based execution, cost and schedule control, and operational handover
- Plan and execute deployments on productive sensors systems, including coordination of site access and contingency plans
- Manage project cadence: PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Risk Reviews, Release Readiness, Go/No-Go decisions
- Work with interdisciplinary teams (signal processing, networking, testing & integration)
- Collaborate closely with customers and end users to define requirements and acceptance criteria
- Lead verification and validation activities including test planning, factory/site acceptance (FAT / SAT)
- Continuously improve processes and tools (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, deployment playbooks)
- Support the preparation of customer offers and project proposals, including technical descriptions, cost estimations, and planning inputs in close collaboration with sales and bid teams
- Provide transparent project reporting for internal governance and external stakeholders
What you should bring with you
- Master's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered.
- Several years (3+) of experience leading software or systems engineering projects, as either Team Lead or PM, ideally in sensors, electronic warfare, avionics, or safety-critical domains
- Strong background in software engineering to identify and mitigate technical risks early
- Experience with deployments in secure or air-gapped environments is a plus
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Rust, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- Familiar with software related tools (Confluence, Jira, Gitlab)
- Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO9001/EN9100 and MIL-STD
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at multiple levels
- Languages: Very good English (C1) and good German (B2+); French is a plus
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
At RUAG, we play a vital role in strengthening Switzerland's security because we understand that security is at the heart of everything we do. Every day, our 3000 employees across 18 locations in Switzerland and abroad dedicate their expertise to this mission. This commitment drives us forward for our customers and for Switzerland. As a forward-looking technology partner to the Swiss Armed Forces, we focus on life cycle management, operations, and ensuring the readiness of military systems for air and land.
In Engineering, our mission is to deliver innovative, cutting-edge solutions that empower the Swiss Army to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges.
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
Daniel Da Silva Nogueira
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 58 488 69 10