Location
In office (Switzerland)
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Principal · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
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Pilatus Flugzeugwerke is a Swiss aircraft manufacturer founded in 1939 that builds turboprop trainers and business aircraft. It runs its production and operations at Stans and hires planning managers, industrial network engineers and workshop supervisors. The company is headquartered in Stans, Switzerland.
Backed by DPE Deutsche Private Equity
Engineering & Training Systems
Principal Engineer - Flight Physics Simulation
Primary work location
Ennetbürgen
All workplaces:
Ennetbürgen
Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.
Your Tasks
- Plan and coordinate the activities of a group of flight physics specialist working on Flight Simulation Training Device qualification support and flight modelling and simulation
- Oversee and approve design and production of simulation software of physical and systems of trainer aircrafts, including flight models, ground dynamic models, atmospheric models, flight control models, control loading system, engines models, propeller models and autopilot models
- Ensure that compliance of simulation models comply with training device qualification requirements (EASA, ICAO, FAA) and maintain the Qualification Test Guide (QTG)
- Support the Team Leader in budget and resources planning activities
- Support Project Acquisition bids preparation and related development costs estimations
- Support after-sales technical activities (e.g., query answering, technical investigations) as required by the customer support team
With this you convince us
- Master degree in Aeronautical Engineering or similar degree with a focus on flight physics and complex systems
- Experience in people management, at least through lateral management roles
- At least 10 years working experience with with C++, Python and MATLAB/Simulink, control loading systems (e.g., MOOG) and integration of models in training devices with complex hardware/software in the loop
- Working knowledge of Flight Simulation Training Devices qualification frameworks (e.g. EASA, FAA, ICAO)
- Experience in systems engineering is an advantage
- Excellent English language skills (minimum C1 level) as well as willingness to travel internationally
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
Become part of the Pilatus family
- We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company - we are looking forward to receiving your online application
- For impressions: Check Instagram «pilatusaircraft»
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