SwissDrones is one of the globally most advanced companies to transform the aerial intelligence market. Our uncrewed helicopters replace dangerous, polluting, and expensive manned aircraft for critical applications in public safety, search & reconnaissance, and infrastructure inspection globally – enabling safe, low-emission, and cost-effective solutions for a better world.
Chief Technology Officer - CTO (a)
in Buchs, SG, Switzerland.
What's in for you
- An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation
- To be part of a high-tech company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation
- A team of over 50 people from (currently) 12 nations and cultures
- A dynamic, motivated, hands-on and international working environment
- Transparent communication and open feedback culture with short communication lines
- Individual work-life balance solutions, flexible working models to support the personal and professional ambitions of our employees
- Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation
- Respectful treatment at eye level, appreciation and equality
- 20% mobile office option
- Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport
- Well-known and international customers, suppliers and partners
- Great team events
- A strong can-do/will-do culture
- 360° insight and full involvement in the processes and development steps of our drones
- 25 paid vacation days per year
Role and Responsibilities
- Member of the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the CEO
- Responsible for technical product development for the existing product SDO 50 V3 and the next generation product
- Oversight and active involvement in all technical projects
- Shape and own all technology aspects of the strategy
- Line responsibility for the Design Organization and the Production Organization with more than 30 people and growing
- Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team through the entire aircraft design cycle, which includes concept definition, specification, design, integration, testing, validation, and certification
- Oversee design processes, including interdisciplinary alignment, optimization, and validation
- Support, coordinate and facilitate the interface between Design, Production, and Sales
- Lead and oversee quality initiatives in development and production
- Drive organizational development including supply chain management & quality management
- Manage relationships with key suppliers
- Oversee project portfolio of all product development and production related projects
- Take responsibility in technical feasibility discussions with customers
- Coach team members, e.g., the Head of Design Organization and the Head of Production
Your Profile
- Higher education, e.g. Master in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering or similar
- 15+ years of experience in product development in the aerospace industry
- 10+ years of experience in leading development teams
- Multiple years of experience in project management
- Advanced experience in requirements management
- High degree of flexibility and working in a dynamic and growing company
- High interest in aviation, technology and organizational development
- Natural leader, strong people leadership & communication skills
- Strong commitment to quality and safety
- Structured way of working
- Willingness to take on the challenge of driving a fast growing company and actively balancing commercial growth and new developments
- Proficient in English, both written and spoken
Nice-to-Haves
- Work experience in the uncrewed aviation industry and experience with corresponding regulatory requirements
- Aircraft Certification experience
- Experience with rotary wing aircraft
- Fluency in German
If you are a passionate and capable leader who wants to join a world-class team to shape the future of aerial intelligence, please send us your job application.
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