System Architect - Aim

System Architect - AIM (80-100%)
Skyguide provides air navigation services in Switzerland and parts of neighbouring countries. With around 1500 employees from more than 30 nations, we are pursuing an ambitious innovation strategy that is based on a strong safety and learning culture. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and, finally, "We create great customer value".
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System Architect - AIM (80-100%)
Location: Wangen b. Dübendorf
When: 1 August 2026 or upon availability
Your mission:
As a System Architect for AIM, you play a key role in ensuring the reliability, integrity, and continuous evolution of our Aeronautical Information Management systems. You analyse complex operational and technical changes, guiding their safe and coordinated implementation across the system landscape.
Working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and change management, you help resolve technical challenges, integrate new capabilities, and deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions. You help evolve and keep the systems compliant with the latest EASA and EUROCONTROL regulations.
Your tasks:
Assess and analyse system impacts arising from complex operational and technical changes across the AIM application landscape
Plan, coordinate, and execute change and project activities in both agile and waterfall delivery environments
Collaborate with AIM application engineers to ensure seamless system integration and effective knowledge sharing
Develop and maintain clear, structured architecture documentation and models according to the Skyguide modelling standards
Act as a key point of contact for change managers, ensuring smooth planning and execution of major system transformations aligned with the engineering teams
Work with Air Traffic Management architects and business stakeholders to develop the vision and integration of the AIM domain within Skyguide's system landscape
What we are looking for:
Degree in Information Technology, Aeronautics, or a related technical discipline; aviation experience is an advantage
Proven experience in application or system architecture within high-reliability or safety-critical environments
Experience with distributed system architectures, API architecture and design, complex data structures, data modelling, database management systems
Knowledge of AIS/AIM business domain, AIXM, digital NOTAM, SWIM is a significant asset
Problemsolving: You gather accurate information to analyze problems, break down complex issues into manageable parts, and approach solutions in a systematic and structured way
Communication: You adapt your communication style to the context and stakeholders and actively ask for information through relevant questions and active listening
Proficient in English written and orally, good command in German or French is a plus
What we offer:
We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds. jidc1808cfa jit0623a jiy26a