Scientific Research and Development Engineer

Dübendorf (and home office) | 80-100% (job sharing possible) This is your contribution • Operate, maintain and strategically further develop core applications of the mission-critical military Command & Control (C2) systems for Swiss airspace surveillance as well as the associated user software • Record user requirements, taking into account the applicable regulatory requirements (BAZL, MAA, EUROCONTROL etc.), transfer them into technical solutions and develop architectures, designs, concepts and specifications • Further develop, parameterize and optimize the airspace surveillance system network as well as ensure high availability and reliable and stable operation • Participate in the planning, procurement, integration, verification / validation and deployment of complex software and system architectures in close cooperation with users and partners (armasuisse, Luftwaffe, skyguide and private companies) • Develop scientific-technical foundations for the further development of airspace surveillance and advise users and decision-makers on the optimal use and further development of the systems • Follow scientific-technological developments, initiate, coordinate and lead research and development projects with universities and partner organizations <br /> This makes you unique • Completed studies at a university (FH, UNI, ETH) in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable field of study with practical experience in software development and architecture of PaaS and SaaS • Sound knowledge in analysis, coding and system programming for real-time systems as well as integration of complex systems • Knowledge of data fusion and the development of scalable software solutions for distributed systems as well as practical experience with network and communication technologies • Experience with complex software projects in an enterprise and security-critical environment • Willingness to actively contribute, share knowledge and efficiently achieve ambitious goals together • Good active knowledge of at least one second official language as well as very good English skills and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language <br /> In a nutshell Welcome to Kommando Cyber. Together we develop, integrate and operate mission-critical systems for Swiss air defense -- with sophisticated technology and high responsibility. We are looking for a communicative, pragmatic personality who understands, further develops and reliably transfers complex software and system solutions into operation. Military systems with real-time components, cybersecurity, safety, certification, system architecture and software engineering are part of your daily environment. Take on technical responsibility and help shape the digital defense of Switzerland -- with sophisticated technology, concrete practical relevance and direct influence on mission-critical systems. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom Kommando Cyber (Kdo Cy) stands for competence in the areas of cyber and digitalization. We combine enthusiasm for our task with know-how, innovation, state-of-the-art technologies and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Swiss security network. In this way, Kdo Cy enables the Swiss Army to have the necessary knowledge and decision advantage -- for a secure Switzerland. The Swiss Army employs over 9'000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions -- and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. Provisions are also made for young talent: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile. (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/vorteile) Questions about the position Carmine Paglino Chef Radar-Luftlage-System +41 58 46 02604