Lead Engineer Cabin & Optional Systems (ECS)

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

Your responsibilities

►Focal point for the relevant systems development and integration with the helicopter
►Technical coordination of the system development activities, including assignment of tasks to other system engineers within the Cabin and Optional Systems team
►Coordinate activities with other engineering teams (such as Stress & Fatigue, Airworthiness, ILS, Structure, Avionics, Safety, Flight Test, Gears & Drives, etc.) in regards to system interfaces and overall systems integration into the helicopter
►Coordinate system integration and qualification activities with suppliers and other service providers
►Conduct and attend internal design reviews and with suppliers
►Coordinate system certification activities including but not limited to Ground and Flight tests
►Define, maintain and demonstrate compliance to system requirements against aircraft and certification requirements
►Requirements management of the relevant systems with support from other system engineers
►Technical responsibility for coordinating the efforts of System Engineers assigned to the systems

Your qualification & experience

►University degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering
►Minimum 5 years relevant aeronautical engineering experience in at least one of the relevant systems (ECS is a strong asset, or optional equipment: hoist, Emergency Flotation Systems, etc.)
►Requirement management experience (Doors or similar), minimum 2 years
►Minimum 2 years of supplier management experience
►Minimum 2 years’ CAD user/reviewer experience (Siemens NX or other CAD software)
►Minimum 2 years’ experience with Aircraft or Helicopter certification (CS 23/25/27/29)
►Helicopter experience an asset
►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 documents in 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