Workplace Image Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon
Logo Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

Project Engineer / Systems Engineer for Natural Hazard Detection Systems

New

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    Project, Embedded
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Zurich
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you design systems for detecting natural hazards, integrating hardware and software while addressing challenges in alpine environments. You lead projects from planning through installation and commissioning.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • “We detect to protect” – You share our enthusiasm for the detection and monitoring of natural hazards in alpine regions.
    • Together with our team, you design systems for the detection and alarming of natural hazards.
    • As a Systems Engineer, you create the hardware design (schematics) up to the integration of various components such as radar systems, power supply, communication, and software components.
    • If needed, you are able to develop necessary software yourself (Python, Shell).
    • The special challenge is that the systems must be robustly installed and operated in hard-to-access locations.
    • In your role as Project Engineer, you lead the customer project through to installation and commissioning.

    This text has been machine translated. Show original

    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering (BSc / MSc in Electronic Design / Systems Engineering / Mechatronics or similar).

    Qualifications

    • You are familiar with the following technologies: Linux: Shell, SSH, common commands, computer networks.
    • Excellent German and English skills; additional language skills are an advantage.
    • Fascination with the alpine environment and working with and in nature.
    • Willingness to travel (10–20%).

    Experience

    • As an experienced Project Engineer / Project Manager, you have led customer-specific projects in the development of comparable systems (e.g., antenna or solar systems) and worked in different organizations and technology sectors.

    This text has been machine translated. Show original

    Benefits

    Work-Life-Integration

    Food & Drink

    More net

    Job Locations

    Map of company locations
    • Location Zurich

      Flurstrasse 55

      8048 Zürich

      Switzerland

    Topics that you deal with on the job

    This is your employer

    Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

    Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

    Graz, Zürich, Heerbrugg, Dornbirn, Wien

    Leica Geosystems combines accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry-tailored workflows to help geodata-dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making and improved efficiency. We are part of Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies with about 24,800 employees in 50 countries. Hexagon’s technologies provide the confidence vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. Yet measurement is only the beginning. Together, we bridge the physical and digital worlds to make cities and industries safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We bring that same mindset to how we work, offering a flexible annual working model based on a 40-hour week, giving you the freedom to organise your time effectively. Our hybrid working approach allows you to work where you are most productive.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding year
    1921
  • Language
    German, English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Industry, Production, Electronics, Automatization
  • Dev Reviews

    by devworkplaces.com

    Total

    (4 Reviews)
    4.6
    • Workingconditions

      4.8
    • Engineering

      4.1
    • Career Growth

      4.7
    • Culture

      4.7
    All Dev Reviews on devworkplaces.com
    Logo Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

    Project Engineer / Systems Engineer for Natural Hazard Detection Systems

    Location
    Zurich
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Easy Apply
    Easy Apply

    More Jobs