Head of System (Flight Control Systems & Avionics)

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Full-time Other-General
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Location
Switzerland, appenzell innerrhoden, Switzerland
Posted
July 25, 2026

Job Description

Head of System (Flight Control Systems & Avionics)

Outline of the Job

As a Head of Flight Control Systems & Avionics, you will be responsible for managing the team, driving system-level design processes, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards. A Senior Manager typically manages a group that includes 4 teams led by team leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the System Group.
  • Lead and mentor systems engineering teams responsible for the development and integration of avionics, flight control systems, flight control laws, and other critical aircraft subsystems.
  • Define and drive the system engineering processes, including requirements management, architecture design, validation, verification, and certification support.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aerodynamics, structur...