System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks m​/f​/d

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective actions on Link
  16 ground system, MIDS units and associated ICT equipment.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for hardware, software, radio communication, networking, timing, interoperability and system performance issues
• Define corrective actions and coordinate technical solutions with suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors and internal engineering teams.
• Carry out system engineering activities related to operation, maintenance, upgrades, configuration management, obsolescence management and lifecycle support
• Integrate new or upgraded datalink components into ground platforms, test environments and command‑and‑control systems
• Maintain system configuration baselines, manage part‑level and system‑level obsolescence and support lifecycle upgrades to ensure continued operational availability and compliance with STANAG
  5516 / MIL‑STD‑6016.
• Support firmware/software upgrades, hardware modifications, security patches, capability enhancements and integration activities
• Participate in occasional trips abroad for supplier meetings, joint test campaigns, technical coordination or specialised training

• Master's degree preferred in telecommunications, communications engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering
• Minimum bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, combined with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in telecommunications, ideally including radio communication, data transmission, secure communications, networking, RF systems or tactical communication systems
• Experience in maintenance, system support, integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting or lifecycle management of complex technical systems
• Experience in ICT system administration on linux and/or windows systems.
• Interest in or knowledge of tactical datalinks, especially Link 16, MIDS, STANAG 5516, MIL-STD-6016, J‑series messages, tactical networking, interoperability or secure military communications
• Experience in avionics, defense systems, aerospace systems, C2/C4I/C5I systems or mission‑critical communication systems is an advantage
• Ability to analyse faults, isolate root causes, define corrective actions and document technical findings
• Structured, reliable, analytical and solution‑oriented working style
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated, security‑sensitive environment
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written;
  French is a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland and occasionally abroad
• Swiss citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible for a Swiss security clearance.