Senior Lead Design Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 5301


Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to lead Electrical design activities within aircraft-level Maintenance, government, or Completion projects. If you're passionate about aviation, thrive in cross-functional environments, and enjoy driving innovation from concept to delivery this is your runway.

Your mission

• Lead an Electrical engineering team and ensure project success across cost, schedule, quality, weight, and acoustic targets.
• Prepare and validate quotations, define scopes, and support sales activities.
• Drive upfront project planning: collect data, clarify assumptions, and secure sold hours.
• Define Electrical design principles and system architecture
• Manage supplier interfaces and subcontracting activities.
• Ensure efficient processes and high-quality deliverables using modern tools and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Engineering Project Managers to define deliverables, allocate resources, and monitor progress.
• Participate in customer reviews, propose engineering solutions, and support change management.
• Act as design checker, releaser, and change specialist during liaison phases.
• Support project milestones and contribute to make-or-buy decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and integrate lessons learned.

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Working with the latest technologies and tools.
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related aeronautic professional field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in VIP aircraft Electrical engineering and team leadership.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, TeamCenter) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills aligned with Jet Aviation values and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Fluent in English (mandatory); French and/or German are a plus.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.


Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individuals race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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