Systems Engineer
Aerospace & Defense
Product & System Development
System Engineering
Your Role
As part of The Adecco Group, Akkodis has extensive industrial experience and deep expertise in key technology areas. By combining IT and engineering expertise, we offer a unique end-to-end solution through our four service areas – Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy – to help our clients rethink product development and business processes, increase productivity, reduce time to market, and shape a smarter, more sustainable future.
We are looking for a Systems Engineer expert in optics, to support one of our clients in the Defense industry in St. Gallen region.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as an integral part of development projects from initial concepts to series production and across the entire product lifecycle
- Lead system-level integration activities, balancing optical, mechanical, electronic, and software requirements
- Translate product requirements and customer needs into comprehensive system specifications
- Specify and validate system interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
- Serve as a technical reference for internal and external stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and quality assurance
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and innovations in optical science and materials
- Participate in and lead technology projects (up to TRL6), establishing yourself as a recognized technical expert inside and outside the organization
YOUR PROFILE
- Master's degree from ETH, FH, or equivalent in physics, optics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of proven experience in optical product development and system-level architecture
- (Expert) knowledge in optical design as well as experience and know-how in binoculars and laser range finders are a plus
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across all project phases
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficient in development methods
- Fluency in German and English
Ref: JN-092026-81979