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.Role and ResponsibilitiesMember of the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the CEOResponsible for technical product development for the existing product SDO 50 V3 and the nextgeneration productOversight and active involvement in all technical projectsShape and own all technology aspects of the strategyLine responsibility for the Design Organization and the Production Organization with more than30 people and growingLeading a multidisciplinary engineering team through the entire aircraft design cycle, whichincludes concept definition, specification, design, integration, testing, validation, andcertificationOversee design processes, including interdisciplinary alignment, optimization, and validationSupport, coordinate and facilitate the interface between Design, Production, and SalesLead and oversee quality initiatives in development and productionDrive organizational development including supply chain management & quality managementManage relationships with key suppliersOversee project portfolio of all product development and production related projectsTake responsibility in technical feasibility discussions with customersCoach team members, e.g., the Head of Design Organization and the Head of ProductionYour ProfileHigher education, e.g. Master in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering or similar15+ years of experience in product development in the aerospace industry10+ years of experience in leading development teamsMultiple years of experience in project managementAdvanced experience in requirements managementHigh degree of flexibility and working in a dynamic and growing companyHigh interest in aviation, technology and organizational developmentNatural leader, strong people leadership & communication skillsStrong commitment to quality and safetyStructured way of workingWillingness to take on the challenge of driving a fast growing company and actively balancingcommercial growth and new developmentsProficient in English, both written and spokenNice-to-Haves
Work experience in the uncrewed aviation industry and experience with corresponding regulatory requirements
Aircraft Certification experienceExperience with rotary wing aircraftFluency in German