Team Leader GBTS Software Engineering - Simulation and Visualization

Your Tasks

• Coordinate the software engineering team responsible for the design and implementation of flight simulation and visualization (image generation, visual, radar and sensors databases) software components
• Estimate, plan, schedule and assign annual software development activities in collaboration with the team’s principal software engineers
• Work in close collaboration with the System Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams to collect, interpret and derive operational, technical and legal requirements translating them into functional, logical and physical software architectures in line with the ISO12207 and ISO15288 standards
• Define and track personnel success metrics, specifically in terms of work performed and value added to the product and its characteristics
• Conduct emergent technologies assessments to identify new solutions, ideas and use cases applicable to the Pilatus products
• Support the department in the preparation of the annual budget and investment requests (technical and financial documentation) as well as coordinate the participation to events and conferences valuable for the further development of software engineering knowledge

With this you convince us

• Master's degree in Software Engineering or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience coordinating, supervising, and leading software development activities, preferably within the flight training industry. Of these, at least 5 years should include direct leadership of teams of 10 or more employees
• Proven experience in the evaluation and management of software suppliers, as well as a solid understanding of procurement processes, financial aspects of supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Proven experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control. Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies is considered an asset
• Direct working experience with software lifecycle and quality standards (e.g., ISO 12207, MIL-STD-498, DAL classifications), as well as practical experience with Agile methodologies and related frameworks
• Excellent English language skills (minimum C1 level). Proficiency in additional languages such as German, Italian, or French is considered an advantage
• Self-motivated, dedicated, and committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency, with a proven track record of delivering results in technically complex and time-constrained development environments

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together