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Careers worldwide – Switzerland

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Career in Switzerland

Welcome to Rheinmetall in Switzerland!

Join a dedicated team, develop innovative solutions, take on responsibility and help shape a safer future. Feel the passion and grow with Rheinmetall in Switzerland!

Across our five sites, we offer a wide range of career opportunities within our various companies.

We are all working towards a common goal: at Rheinmetall in Switzerland, we are taking responsibility for a secure future. We offer you a working environment full of prospects and opportunities.

Discover our companies and become part of the team!

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Rheinmetall Air Defence AG - Zürich

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG is one of the leading manufacturers of complex air defence weapon systems. Armed forces in more than 40 countries worldwide rely on our highly sophisticated, high-performance and automated air defence solutions.

The company is the market leader in gun-based air defence and the sole comprehensive system provider for fire control, guns, integrated guided missile launchers and Ahead ammunition. Air surveillance systems and radar technology, including search and detection radars, round off the portfolio. Furthermore, Rheinmetall Air Defence develops innovative solutions in the field of internal security, including systems for countering drones and small aerial objects.

Through its Zurich Competence and Manufacturing Centre, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG is also a partner to industry in the fields of mechatronics manufacturing, laser systems and engineering.

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Nitrochemie Wimmis AG – Wimmis/BE

Nitrochemie Wimmis AG

Nitrochemie Wimmis AG, based in Wimmis, Switzerland, is a joint venture between Rheinmetall and RUAG.

For many decades, Nitrochemie has specialised in high-performance propellants and the development and manufacture of chemical intermediates. Thanks to pioneering investments in modern production facilities and future-oriented technologies, Nitrochemie is already one of the leading international companies in its product sectors.

Nitrochemie’s products include, amongst others, artillery and mortar propellant systems, propellants for artillery, and propellant powders for large-, medium- and small-calibre applications.

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Rheinmetall Technical Publications Schweiz AG - Zürich

Rheinmetall Technical Publications Schweiz AG

Rheinmetall Technical Publications Schweiz AG specialises in product life-cycle services, ranging from concept and analysis through to the production of technical publications and training solutions. Since January 2015, RTP Schweiz AG has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of RTP GmbH.

At its Zurich site, the company produces technical documentation and ILS management throughout the life cycle of systems. RTP Schweiz AG is certified to the ISO 9001 standard.

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RWM Schweiz AG - Zürich, Altdorf/UR, Studen/SZ

RWM Schweiz AG

RWM Schweiz AG, formerly Oerlikon Contraves Pyrotec AG, specialises in the development and manufacture of medium-calibre ammunition families for the Army, Navy, Air Force and air defence.

The product range extends from conventional full-calibre and training ammunition to smart ammunition with programmable fuses. With these types of ammunition, RWM Schweiz offers a product range that covers both current and future threat scenarios. Through its strategic partnership with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, the company’s product portfolio is supplemented by medium-calibre guns and weapon systems.

In addition to its sites in Zurich and Altdorf, the Ochsenboden Test Centre houses the company’s own firing ranges and test facilities, complete with the necessary measurement infrastructure for testing ammunition, weapons and complete systems.

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RWM Zaugg AG - Lohn-Ammannsegg/SO

RWM Zaugg AG

As Rheinmetall’s centre of excellence for fuses, RWM Zaugg AG is an internationally renowned manufacturer of safety fuse systems for military applications.

For more than 30 years, the company has been supplying a wide range of leading defence technology firms worldwide with highly specialised fuses for medium- and large-calibre ammunition and for missiles. Tailored to the diverse range of applications, RWM Zaugg supports its customers from the design stage right through to series production. Rigorous static and dynamic testing procedures guarantee the highest quality standards for every fuze delivered.

RWM Zaugg AG’s product range comprises electronic and electromechanical fuzes, which are either piezoelectric, battery-powered or generator-powered, and are designed for extreme operating conditions, e.g. in tank ammunition or state-of-the-art bunker-busting munitions.

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Benefits for our employees at Rheinmetall in Switzerland

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Attractive salary and benefits

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Work-life balance

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Equal opportunities

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Training opportunities

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Internationality

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Safe workplace

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Flexible arrangements

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Pleasant work atmosphere

Has this sparked your interest and would you like to find out what it’s like to work at Rheinmetall in Switzerland?
Our ‘Work4Us’ brochure provides further insights

That's what it's like to work at Rheinmetall Air Defence AG in Switzerland

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Let's take responsibility together

What makes working at Rheinmetall in Switzerland so special? What benefits do our staff value most?

 

They tell us themselves what makes their day-to-day work so special.

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Eugen Dauenhauer | Finance & Management Accounting at RWM Zaugg AG in Lohn-Ammannsegg

“A large corporate group with a wide range of companies operating across various sectors offers employees a wealth of opportunities to develop their skills and gain new experiences. That is what makes Rheinmetall such an attractive employer to me.”

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Valentin Unterholzner | Technical Project Manager at RWM Schweiz AG in Zurich

“My day-to-day work is characterised by diversity. Every day, I communicate with a wide range of people and am involved in a vast array of topics. From Australia to America, from setting up a production line to planning safety measures at a new plant, there are no limitations to my responsibilities.”

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Kevin Allen | Head of Training & Field Services at Rheinmetall Air Defence AG in Zurich

“I started out in production as a lathe operator; today I am the head of a department with 20 employees. I’m a good example of how Rheinmetall is committed to the development of its employees, recognises the potential in each individual and actively nurtures it – a win-win situation!”

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Susann Krauer | Head of Configuration & Life Cycle Management at Rheinmetall Air Defence in Zurich

“Rheinmetall attaches great importance to equal opportunities and, in this context, supports all its employees in pursuing a successful career path that is right for them.”

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Franz Kälin | Shooting Operations Coordinator at RWM Schweiz AG in Studen

“The flexible working hours at Rheinmetall allow me to strike the perfect balance between my personal life and work.”

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Jasmine Lagger | Supplier Quality Assurance Employee at RWM Schweiz AG in Altdorf

“Exciting, wide-ranging and challenging – Rheinmetall offers an exciting and wide-ranging role with excellent opportunities for professional development. I take on responsibility and maintain many contacts within a broad network.”

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Nemanja Bogosaljevic | Head of Supplier Quality Assurance at RWM Schweiz AG in Altdorf

“Whether it’s training, career development or fatherhood – with Rheinmetall as your employer, you can balance it all.”

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To identify new job opportunities in our teams, to develop technologies together and to take responsibility.

We are committed to this and gladly support you. Day after day.

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FAQ: Career opportunities at Rheinmetall in Switzerland

What entrance opportunities does Rheinmetall offer in Switzerland?

At Rheinmetall in Switzerland, we offer a wide range of attractive entry-level opportunities: career opportunities for experienced specialists and managers, apprenticeships, work placements, direct entry following a degree, as well as exciting prospects for former and serving members of the Swiss Armed Forces.

What career opportunities does Rheinmetall offer in Switzerland?

At Rheinmetall in Switzerland, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in the fields of engineering, production, software development, logistics, project management, administration and other areas.

What benefits can employees expect at Rheinmetall in Switzerland?

Employees at Rheinmetall in Switzerland benefit from attractive salaries and comprehensive additional benefits, as well as flexible working time arrangements. In addition, you can look forward to exciting roles in an international environment, a wide range of training and development opportunities, and a secure job. Furthermore, our companies offer location-specific benefits that complement the overall package on an individual basis.

What qualifications do I need to apply for a job at Rheinmetall in Switzerland?

The requirements vary depending on the role. Generally speaking, professional qualifications, the ability to work as part of a team, motivation and an openness to new ideas are important.

How do I apply for a job at Rheinmetall in Switzerland?

Our application process is conducted entirely online. Once you have found a job vacancy that interests you on our careers portal, simply click on ‘Apply now’ and send us your application documents.

Can I also submit a spontaneous application?

Use our search agent (Job Alert) instead of sending a spontaneous application to be automatically notified of suitable job vacancies. This way, you’ll only receive specific opportunities that match your preferences. Decide which ones you’d like to apply for and save valuable time.

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What is the application process like at Rheinmetall in Switzerland?

Once you have submitted your online application, you will be invited to an initial telephone or online interview. You will then have the opportunity to get to know us during a face-to-face interview at our offices.

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