Data Scientist Sensors

Around 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate contribute significantly to the safety of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Army and other operational and security organizations can fully carry out their tasks at any time.

What you can achieve

• Support the further development of our modeling and analysis software ecosystem through collaborative development, documentation, and adherence to best engineering practices.
• Analyze measurement and test data from practice, derive performance metrics, and create technical documentation and reports for internal use and for customers.
• Develop and apply machine learning methods to extract meaningful insights from radar datasets.
• Participate in investigating technical incidents and data anomalies to ensure system reliability and smooth operation.
• Effectively work in highly regulated, air-gapped environments while adhering to strict security and quality standards.

What you bring

• Master's degree or PhD in Computational Science, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Profound expertise in scientific computing and data analysis, with solid experience in relevant libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib.
• Expertise in mathematical and numerical modeling of complex dynamic systems, including dealing with noisy and high-dimensional data.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Good familiarity with the Linux ecosystem and initial experience with compiled languages (e.g., C, C++).
• Proven ability to quickly and independently acquire domain-specific knowledge and translate scientific principles into practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to find a healthy balance between intellectual curiosity and the demands of customers and the company.
• Enthusiasm for diving deep into the world of radar data processing.
• Language skills: German at least C1, English at least C1, knowledge of Swedish is a big plus.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals who want to enrich our team. We prioritize diversity and equal opportunity and aim to build a diverse team where everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all individuals, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about taking a position in a military-related environment, to apply.

About the Department

In times of increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, a country's ability to ensure its security and sovereignty is of utmost importance. Our mission in the Engineering Sensors & Electronic Warfare department at RUAG is to support the Swiss Army in its tasks by enabling persistent situational awareness. A key component of this mission is to provide reliable and robust monitoring and analysis capabilities for military air surveillance radars. We design and develop customized software tools for processing, analyzing, and visualizing the data recorded by these systems.

Your Benefits

Salary and Benefits

We place great value on our employees finding a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, we offer, among other things, flexible working hours and home office options.

We offer you a performance-oriented and market-based salary, 13 months' salaries, and generous bonuses. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.

Flexible Working

Discounts

At RUAG, you will benefit from discounts in mobility and catering. You will also find attractive offers on our benefit portal and fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.

Career Development and Training

We care about developing and nurturing our employees' potential. Through training, courses, and continuing education, we support them in continuously enhancing their skills to achieve their professional goals.

Leisure Offers

Our employees are important to us. Therefore, we grant them a day off for their birthday, offer a diverse sports program, and provide the possibility to take additional days off against salary deduction, in addition to the annual vacation entitlements.

Your Contact Person

Talent Acquisition Specialist