Dufour – Systems Test Engineer

Swiss-based Dufour Aerospace is developing a family of tilt-wing platforms to make future manned and unmanned electric and hybrid electric aircraft a reality. Dufour’s prototypes have already flown many hundreds of flights – both manned and unmanned.

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer to operate and manage a growing set of test rigs for our fleet of aircraft, ensuring their functionality and reliability. The job scope includes low-power functional testing of Avionics, to Iron Bird & Powertrain integration testing. The position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in a dynamic startup environment, contributing directly to the advancement of automated hybrid-electric flight.

Prerequisite: Background in Engineering with hands-on experience, passion for aviation, right to work in Switzerland.

Tasks

Your tasks include:

• build up, maintain & operate a growing range of system test rigs
• ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• design and execute test plans to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
• document test results and provide recommendations for improvement
• contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies

Requirements

Requirements

• background in Electrical Engineering or similar
• hands-on experience with Laboratory Equipment (Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Multimeter…)
• hands-on experience with PCB handling, soldering, crimping
• programming knowledge (Python, C/C++)
• structured and analytical thinking

Advantageous

• hands-on experience with 3D printing, drilling, sawing
• experience with high-power applications up to 10kW
• professional experience in the aerospace industry

Benefits

Dufour Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are looking forward to getting in touch with you.

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