Field Service Air Defense Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Are you looking for a challenging role that combines technical depth, an international environment, and a high degree of autonomy? Then you’ve come to the right place. As an Air Defense Systems Engineer, you will support our customers on-site in the country of deployment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Technical support at the customer’s site
• Performing maintenance and repair work on the air defense system
• Fault analysis and repairs directly on-site in collaboration with the customer
• Training and support for operating personnel on technical matters
• Close collaboration with the headquarters in Switzerland—particularly regarding reporting customer needs, system observations, and optimization suggestions
• Documentation of technical work and entry into the central support system
• Use of modern technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality for remote support and diagnostics

• Completed technical vocational training as a mechanic or electronics technician (m/f/d) or equivalent
• Several years’ professional experience in a technical field is an advantage
• Ideally, military experience in the field of air defence, e.g. as a gunner or radar specialist (m/f/d)
• Strong analytical skills and a willingness to work independently in an international environment
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility and a high level of commitment for long-term assignments abroad
• Category B driving licence
• Very good written and spoken English

Before your assignment abroad, you will receive comprehensive training at our Zurich site to prepare you for your duties. During this training, you will gain a detailed understanding of the technical systems, receive training on maintenance processes, and be prepared for the demands of working abroad.

In addition, at our Zurich site we offer you:

• A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
• Flexible working hours (flexitime and trust-based working hours)
• Excellent benefits and a pension scheme exceeding statutory requirements
• Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase scheme
• Support for further training tailored to your needs
• Staff canteen as well as nearby external catering and shopping facilities
• Individual internal and external staff development measures in collaboration with our Rheinmetall Academy
• Workplace just a few minutes’ walk from Zurich-Oerlikon railway station

Contact Person: Jascha Köster

For questions regarding your application, please use the contact form.