Development Engineer Mechanical Department (m/f/d) 80-100%

Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (Rega)

Zürich-Flughafen

Key information

Publication date:10 September 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Zürich-Flughafen

Job summary

Join Rega, a non-profit air rescue organization, providing 24/7 medical assistance. Be part of a dedicated team making a difference in Switzerland and beyond.

Tasks

Develop, integrate, and certify aviation products for Rega's fleet.
Lead technical projects for helicopters and jets independently.
Create and modify documentation with aviation authorities (EASA).

Skills

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required.
Proven experience in aircraft modification and technical project management.
Fluent in German and English, skilled in CAD software.

Is this helpful?

The Swiss Air-Rescue Rega provides professional medical assistance from the air around the clock to patients in Switzerland and worldwide. It is a non-profit and private foundation supported by more than 3.6 million patrons.

Our engineering team is looking for reinforcement for our helicopter and jet fleet at the headquarters in the Rega Center, Zurich Airport, immediately or by arrangement. Are you familiar with aviation and a reliable, motivated personality?

These activities will excite you:

Development, integration, and certification of products and aviation systems for the Rega fleet in the areas of structure, cabin, and systems
Independent coordination and management of technical projects for the helicopter or jet fleet
Creation and modification of verification documents in cooperation with aviation authorities (EASA)
Design work on CAD with supplementary FE calculations as well as application of technologies such as additive manufacturing and generative design
Preparation and execution of functional and system tests
Support of projects from development to the final product

Your skills and talents:

Completed bachelor's degree in aircraft, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field
Several years of experience in the design of components according to the principles of technical mechanics as well as in the area of approval and verification management of modifications to aircraft are mandatory
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with high initiative
Proven experience in leading and implementing projects
Proficient IT user (including CAD software)
Fluent German and English in spoken and written form

What you can look forward to

You can expect an exciting, future-oriented task in a team-spirited environment. You can actively contribute and participate in the further development of Rega. Do you have questions? Then do not hesitate to contact us.

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