Avionics Systems Engineer

Position: Avionics Systems Engineer

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. Our core business spans several industrial sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences.

With a strong commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States through advanced technology development and engineering services.

Our teams work on complex and cutting-edge programs where technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement are essential drivers of success.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and analyze system requirements, assessing feasibility and contributing to early system architecture and concept definition
• Coordinate the design, development, integration, verification, and certification of complex avionics systems
• Support system integration activities and ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations
• Prepare and review system requirements documentation and certification engineering reports
• Perform and review System Safety Assessments, including Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) and related safety studies
• Interface with external suppliers, customers, procurement teams, and certification authorities on technical matters
• Contribute to technology development and innovation initiatives within avionics programs
• Provide engineering support to production, integration, and customer support teams when required

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have

University Degree in Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace or other safety-critical industries working in systems engineering and avionics development

Proven experience in the design and development of integrated avionics systems

Experience in military aviation environments is considered an advantage

Knowledge of tactical communication systems, datalink technologies (e.g., Link 16), and radar systems is a strong plus

Familiarity with avionics systems such as EFIS, FMS, or Flight Control Systems (FCS)

Exposure to Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Countermeasure (ECM), or weapon system integration is beneficial

Working knowledge of FAA, EASA, or military aviation certification frameworks

Fluent English (C1) is required, German language skills are considered an advantage

If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a passion for technical precision, and you want to be part of a growing international engineering company with exciting opportunities in Europe and the USA, then…

SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES!