Team Leader Aircraft Systems

仕事内容

Part of Leonardo (through its Helicopter division), Kopter is set to become a Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies; also contributing to the development of new hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. The single-engine, turbine-powered AW09 now under development will outperform its peers with increased modularity, modern electronic systems, and a larger cabin and cargo hold. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards, more performance and comfort at low operating costs. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based near Zurich, Switzerland – with corporate/engineering offices at Wetzikon, and the production facilities in the towns of Mollis and Näfels.

Your Responsibilities

►Manage a team of design engineers and systems engineers (fuel system, ECS and optional equipment)

►Planning and coordination of the design, certification and qualification activities of the aircraft systems team

►Responsible that the design of aircraft systems parts, assemblies and installations meet the applicable technical, functional and regulatory requirements

►Responsible for the coordination of the design activities with other engineering teams in regards to system interfaces and overall integration into the helicopter

Tasks

►Coordinate and manage resources, workload and deliverables within the team

►Create project plans and schedules

►Manage the aircraft systems requirements

►Coordinate activities with other engineering teams in regards to system interfaces and overall integration into the helicopter

►Review and check requirements, qualification and certification documents

►Review and check parts, assembly, and installation designs and drawings

Your Qualifications & Experience

►University degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

►Minimum 8 years relevant aeronautical engineering experience in at least one of the relevant systems (fuel system, ECS or optional equipment). ECS background is preferred

►Experience in leading teams (directly or technically) in an aircraft or helicopter development environment

►Supplier management skills an asset

►Aircraft or helicopter certification experience (CS 23/25/27/29)

►Helicopter experience is an asset

►Ability to work under pressure with a good sense of urgency

►English – verbal and written at minimum B2 level

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

Your next step

If you are interested, please submit your complete application documentsin English including the following attachments:

– Cover letter

– CV

– Diplomas

– Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

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