Skyguide · Aviation
Radio Communications Systems Engineer (80-100%)
Location: Wangen b. Dübendorf
When: 01. March 2027 or upon availability
Your mission:
As Engineer Radio Frequency Technology, you ensure the reliability, availability and future evolution of Skyguide's air-ground communication systems. Acting as a technical expert, you support operational excellence, drive technology evolution and contribute to the safe and continuous delivery of air traffic services across Switzerland.
Your tasks:
- Ensure the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of Skyguide's radio communication systems across Switzerland
- Act as the technical expert for radio frequency infrastructure, supporting operations, troubleshooting and complex engineering challenges
- Drive technology lifecycle management, including system evolution, obsolescence management and harmonisation across Skyguide sites
- Lead technical activities within projects and change initiatives to ensure the continuity of air-ground communication services
- Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, safety, security and quality standards
(recommendations and directives issued by ICAO, EC, EUROCONTROL, EASA, FOCA and OFCOM) - Provide technical expertise for safety assessments, operational concepts, studies and strategic decision-making
What we are looking for:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's level) or equivalent technical qualification with a focus on radio frequency technologies; solid knowledge of radio frequency technology is a prerequisite
- Several years of experience in engineering, infrastructure projects within the field of radio frequency station plant construction
- Experience in construction or infrastructure-related projects is considered an advantage
- Passion for aviation and willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland
- Communication: You communicate effectively with a wide range of technical and operational stakeholders and build trusted partnerships across teams
- Problem solving: You take a structured and analytical approach to complex technical challenges and develop practical, effective solutions
- Fluent in German and confident communicating in English within an international environment; French is an asset
What we offer:
We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds.