Technical Project Manager

Our client, a premier Swiss Aerospace & Defence innovation firm, is a cornerstone of sovereign security, delivering cutting-edge solutions for the maintenance and operation of advanced military systems across air and land. Renowned for precision and reliability, they empower armed forces with mission-critical expertise. Their innovative portfolio spans aerospace, communications, and logistics, fostering a dynamic culture where bold ideas thrive.

With a presence in Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Australia, France, UK, and Belgium, our client blends global reach with Swiss values of excellence and fairness.

Apply today & join our client to shape a safer future through innovation and impact!

• Ensure the successful delivery of software releases through effective planning, risk-based execution, cost and schedule management, and smooth operational handover.
• Plan and carry out deployments on production sensor systems, including site access coordination and contingency planning.
• Oversee project cadence activities such as PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Risk Reviews, Release Readiness, and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across signal processing, networking, testing, and integration.
• Work closely with customers and end users to gather requirements and define acceptance criteria.
• Lead verification and validation efforts, including test planning as well as factory and site acceptance (FAT/SAT).
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and tools, including DevOps practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment playbooks.
• Contribute to customer offers and project proposals by preparing technical descriptions, cost estimates, and planning inputs in collaboration with sales and bid teams.
• Provide clear and transparent project reporting to support internal governance and external stakeholders.

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered.
• Several years (3+) of experience leading software or systems engineering projects, as either Team Lead or PM, ideally in sensors, electronic warfare, avionics, or safety-critical domains
• Strong background in software engineering to identify and mitigate technical risks early
• Experience with deployments in secure or air-gapped environments is a plus
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Rust, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Familiar with software related tools (Confluence, Jira, Gitlab)
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO9001/EN9100 and MIL-STD
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at multiple levels
• Languages: Very good English (C1) and good German (B2+); French is a plus

As an employee of our client, you'll be entitled to the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Pension Fund: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and life with our adaptable schedules.
• 13th Month Salary: Receive an extra month's salary as a bonus for your hard work and dedication.
• Generous Paternity Leave: Spend quality time with your new family member with our extended paternity leave.
• Private Medical Insurance: Stay healthy and worry-free with our top-tier private medical coverage.

If you're passionate about technology and space, and you're ready to engineer systems that matter, we want to hear from you.