Job Description

CH00939
11-Jun-2026
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you looking for a challenging role with technical depth, an international environment and a high degree of personal responsibility? Then you've come to the right place. As an Air Defence Systems Technician, you will provide ongoing support to our customers on site in the country of operation.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical support at customer sites (long-term assignments)
• Performing maintenance and repair work on air defence systems
• Fault analysis and repair directly on site in cooperation with the customer
• Training and supporting operating personnel in technical matters
• Working closely with the site in Switzerland - in particular when reporting customer requirements, system observations and optimisation suggestions
• Documenting technical work and entering it into the central support system
• Using modern technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality for remote support and diagnostics

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Completed technical vocational training as a mechanic or electronics technician (m/f/d) or comparable
• Several years of professional experience in a technical environment is an advantage
• Ideally, military experience in air defence (e.g. as a gunner or radar specialist), Uof/Of experience
• Strong analytical skills and enjoyment of working independently in an international environment
• Very good written and spoken English; Romanian or Italian would be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility and high level of commitment for long-term stays abroad
• Driving licence category B

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Before your assignment abroad, you will receive comprehensive training at our Zurich location and be prepared for your tasks. You will learn about the technical systems in detail, receive training on maintenance processes and be prepared for the requirements of working abroad.
In addition, we offer you the following at our Zurich location:

• A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
• Flexible working hours (flexible and trust-based working hours); home office where possible and appropriate
• Excellent social benefits and a pension scheme that exceeds statutory requirements
• Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase programme
• Support for needs-based further training
• Staff restaurant and external catering and shopping facilities nearby
• Individual internal and external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall Academy
• Workplace just a few minutes' walk from Zurich-Oerlikon railway station

CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Jascha Koster
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