Qualification & Certification Engineer | Aeronautics | Basel, Switzerland

We are looking for an experienced Qualification & Certification Engineer to join a major player in the aeronautics industry in Basel, Switzerland.

The position focuses on the qualification and compliance of airborne electronic equipment, covering both software and hardware.

This is primarily a qualification, certification and project coordination role, rather than a pure software development or test execution position.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead aeronautical equipment qualification projects from requirements definition through final compliance evidence

• Identify applicable requirements and establish qualification and verification plans

• Coordinate external test campaigns, suppliers, test laboratories and internal engineering teams

• Prepare equipment and technical documentation for qualification testing

• Write and review Qualification Plans, Qualification Reports, Test Reports and Technical Justifications

• Analyse non-conformities and follow corrective actions through resolution

• Ensure full traceability between requirements, testing activities and compliance evidence

• Review and challenge supplier documentation and test results

• Support the qualification of both COTS equipment and internally developed equipment

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience with DO-160 and environmental qualification of airborne equipment

• Solid knowledge of DO-178 / DO-178B / DO-178C for airborne software

• Solid knowledge of DO-254 for airborne electronic hardware

• Knowledge of DO-313 would be a plus

• Experience with CE conformity and/or FCC requirements would be an additional advantage

• Previous experience in qualification, certification, compliance or verification within the aerospace/aviation industry

• Good understanding of both software and hardware qualification

Your Profile

• Engineering degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally 5 to 10+ years

• Hands-on experience with aeronautical equipment qualification and/or certification

• Ability to independently manage qualification activities and coordinate multiple stakeholders

• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills

• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, engineering teams and external test facilities

• Strong technical English, both written and spoken

• Autonomous, rigorous and comfortable taking ownership of qualification topics

Key Information

📍 Location: Basel, Switzerland
✈️ Industry: Aeronautics / Aviation
⚙️ Expertise: Equipment Qualification & Certification
📋 Standards: DO-160 | DO-178 | DO-254 | DO-313
💻 Scope: Software & Hardware
🚀 Start Date: ASAP