Aircraft Subsystems Engineer - Fluidics

About the role

An aerospace engineering and prototyping company is looking for an Aircraft Subsystems Engineer to develop fluid systems for experimental aircraft and uncrewed platforms. The role covers hydraulics, fuel and cooling systems, from requirements and architecture through detailed design, prototype integration and testing. It is based in the Olten area, Switzerland, and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Define subsystem requirements and architectures, compare design options and assess potential failure modes.
• Design and model fluid systems, select components, define interfaces and design custom hardware where needed.
• Plan verification and validation activities, including what to measure and how to measure it.
• Work with suppliers to source subsystems and components.
• Lead the integration design for ground test rigs and prototype aircraft.
• Document architectures and designs for technical reviews and help the Lead Engineer prepare customer presentations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of professional engineering experience.
• Swiss citizenship, or citizenship of an EU/EFTA country, or another form of work eligibility in Switzerland.

Required skills

• Aircraft subsystem design, analysis, simulation, integration and testing.
• Subsystem failure mode analysis and architecture trade studies.
• Experience with aircraft fluid systems (fuel, lubrication, hydraulics, cooling) is desirable; experience with electric aircraft, drones or other unconventional aircraft and familiarity with requirements management are also welcome.

To apply, candidates submit their CV and highlight the aircraft subsystems they have worked on and their role in their design, integration or testing.