Zurich (Opfikon) Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Engineer

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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. About the Role We are looking for experienced Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Engineers to join our client's engineering team in Stans, Switzerland. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration and certification of aircraft environmental control systems. You will work on a variety of engineering activities, including system requirements management, thermodynamic and fluid mechanics modelling, system integration, testing and certification. Depending on your expertise, you will focus on system development and requirements management, environmental control system modelling, or system integration and testing. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will play an important role in assessing system safety, identifying potential failure conditions and supporting the development of safe and reliable aircraft systems. Your Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage aircraft Environmental Control System (ECS) requirements using DOORS. Support the development and integration of environmental control systems and related components. Manage technical aspects of supplier-provided components and coordinate with external vendors. Develop and maintain ECS models, including cabin comfort and environmental control models. Perform system modelling and support the analysis of thermodynamic and fluid mechanics behaviour. Support the specification and preparation of ECS integration benches and aircraft-level tests. Define and support system verification and validation activities. Assess compliance with applicable FAR/EASA CS Part 23 certification requirements. Prepare and maintain Certification Engineering Reports for submission to EASA. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the aircraft development and certification lifecycle. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Engineering or a related technical discipline. Professional experience in Environmental Control Systems, aircraft systems engineering or a related field. Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Experience in aircraft system development, integration and verification. Knowledge of system requirements management and engineering documentation. Experience with system modelling, plant modelling and control modelling. Experience with DOORS and requirements management tools is an advantage. Knowledge of aircraft certification processes and FAR/EASA CS Part 23 regulations. Experience in supplier and vendor technical management is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and a structured, independent working approach. Fluent English; knowledge of German is an advantage. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? At our engineering academy, you’ll have access to over 60,000 hours of world-class training - designed to fuel your growth from day one. Whether you're diving into Generative AI, data science, or sustainability, our digital campus supports your learning journey every step of the way; Experience the benefits of hybrid working, offering flexibility and ensuring work-life balance; Harness the strength of diverse teams, fostering innovation and inclusive collaboration; We offer additional benefits such as 5 weeks of vacation, Employee referral bonus, Company shares program and Annual contribution to a fitness subscription. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. Ref. code: 595192 Posted on: 11 Nov 2026 Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Contract Type: Permanent Location: Zurich (Opfikon), CH Brand: Capgemini Engineering Professional Community: Products & Systems Engineering Apply now » Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... Find similar jobs: All rights reserved by Capgemini. Copyright © 2025 Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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