Application Engineer

Jobdescription Job Title: Application Engineer (H/F) – Airspace Safety Systems Engineer Location: Based in Geneva, with occasional travel to Zurich. Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer with expertise in safety-critical domains to support our radar display solution. The successful candidate will play a key role in software specification, testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with mission-critical requirements. This position offers a challenging technical environment, requiring a high degree of rigor, autonomy, and commitment. Responsibilities: Requirements Management: Create and maintain application documentation, including system and software-level requirements and associated test cases. Review and test deliverables against specifications, establishing robust test traceability. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans, and prepare detailed test reports. Perform formal system tests, such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). Synchronize and update results in the Test Results Management tool. Issue Analysis: Analyze, document, and manage issues/bugs using tools like JIRA. Perform root cause analysis for defects/incidents. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd level maintenance support in collaboration with internal teams and customers. Participate in system enhancements and contribute to development activities as needed. Technical Skills & Qualifications: Mandatory Requirements: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a safety-critical domain, preferably in air traffic management or similar environments with real-time and security requirements. Strong knowledge of requirements management and testing processes for mission-critical software. High analytical capacity to interpret end-user needs and translate them into actionable software requirements or test cases. Proven expertise with formal standards such as ED153, ED109, or ED12B/C. Proficiency in using tools such as IBM Rational DOORS or Siemens Polarion. Fluent in written and spoken English. Preferred Skills: Experience working in Agile or Scaled Agile environments. Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools. Familiarity with ATSEP certification processes. Fluency in German or French is an asset. Key Attributes: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines. Rigorous attention to detail and quality, especially in complex technical environments. Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset. Benefits: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic, innovative environment. Contribute to mission-critical systems with significant real-world impact. Collaborative and supportive Agile team culture with opportunities for continuous improvement. This role is ideal for candidates looking to advance their career in safety-critical systems engineering while working in a challenging and rewarding technical environment.