Systems Engineer (Optics)
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Today, we all find ourselves in a contradiction: the world is changing at an incredible speed and at the same time the need for safety is deeply rooted in each of us – regardless of where we live. It's good that there are forces that provide more security and stability in a changing world. As Safran Vectronix, we support these forces in their mission and make it our own: Dedicated to providing solutions to raise mission intelligence and mission safety, we are recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art optronic equipment for military, systems, and sensors for military and civil applications.
With 100 years of Swiss tradition and excellence we serve customers in more than 90 countries. We bring our company values to life, and see Empowerment, Walk the Talk, Customer Focus, Team and Agility as the foundation of our daily work. If you share the same vision as us, we look forward to receiving your application for: Systems Engineer (Optics)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as an integral part of development projects from initial concepts to series production and across the entire product lifecycle
- Lead system-level integration activities, balancing optical, mechanical, electronic, and software requirements
- Translate product requirements and customer needs into comprehensive system specifications
- Specify and validate system interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
- Serve as a technical reference for internal and external stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and quality assurance
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and innovations in optical science and materials
- Participate in and lead technology projects (up to TRL6), establishing yourself as a recognized technical expert inside and outside the organization YOUR PROFILE
- Master's degree from ETH, FH, or equivalent in physics, optics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of proven experience in optical product development and system-level architecture
- (Expert) knowledge in optical design as well as experience and know-how in binoculars and laser range finders are a plus
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across all project phases
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficient in development methods
- Fluency in German and English A varied and dynamic field of activity awaits you. Do you feel addressed? Birte Anrig, Human Resources, looks forward to your application, to be submitted via our recruitment tool.
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