Scientific Project Manager at the Swiss Drone and Robotics Center (CSDR) | Chef/fe de projets scientifique au Centre suisse des drones et de la robotique (CSDR)
Office fédéral de l'armement armasuisse
Job Summary
This role involves leading strategic research and innovation projects focused on security robotics within the Swiss Federal Administration (armasuisse Science + Technologies). You will be instrumental in establishing the external CSDR site in Payerne, serving as the crucial interface between various armasuisse services and the Swiss Aeropole technology park. Daily tasks include directing technical testing, collaborating closely with academic, industry, and DDPS partners, and ensuring synergy with other specialized areas like Cyber and Space. Candidates should possess a higher education degree in Engineering and a strong interest in risk management, security procedures, drones, and robotics. Success in this dynamic environment requires a high degree of initiative, critical thinking regarding existing solutions, and a commitment to multilingual communication across French, German, and English stakeholders.
Required Skills
Education
Higher education degree in Engineering
Experience
- Professional experience in leading research, innovation, and testing projects, ideally related to security robotics
- Experience developing and maintaining collaboration with academic and industry partners
- Demonstrated ability to actively participate in project conception and critically evaluate proposed solutions
- Strong initiative and motivation to assume responsibility in a growing technical environment
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work mobile and from home (Payerne location); Must engage in multilingual exchanges with diverse stakeholders; Good knowledge of a second official language (German or Italian) and English is required.
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