Armament Officer and further development

Rivera (and home office) | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Prepare and accompany armament projects and, after purchase, take care of the introduction into the formations
• Assume responsibility for the concepts and further development within the field of special forces as well as their implementation
• Realize projects within the various specialist sectors
• Represent the operational needs and interests of the special forces command in specialist commissions and project groups
• Elaborate and implement training plans, educational programs and courses in the assigned areas of expertise, and provide support for the planning, organization and implementation of large-scale operational training and exercises

What distinguishes you

• Completed apprenticeship followed by higher professional training with several years of professional experience in the field of project management / armament
• In-depth knowledge in the field of armament for special forces, preferably in the field of conduct assistance, transmissions, reconnaissance sensors and the ability to fight at night and in any weather conditions
• Good oral and written knowledge of a second official language as well as English (minimum level B2)
• Officer or non-commissioned officer of the Swiss Army willing to (re)incorporate into the militia component at the special forces command; military service suitability and medical suitability must also be given (will be checked during the selection process)

In summary

As a specialist in equipment and devices for special forces, you will be active in a sector where extraordinary situations are part of daily routine; with your know-how you will provide a direct contribution to the performance capability of the Swiss Army special forces command. In a dynamic context, you will actively contribute to the further development of a unique training, accompanying it on its path towards the future, and will targetedly make use of your skills in an area where materials and readiness for use must meet the highest requirements.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the subject of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and all military deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes among others the Air Force, the Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command and the military police. Approximately 40 per cent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilian employees: from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and about 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Complementary information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army pays off and offers numerous advantages. More information on the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).

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