maxon is a global provider of world-class precision drive systems. Our drives are perfectly suited for wherever extreme precision and the highest quality standards are necessary - on Earth, and on Mars.

What we offer
For creative minds and passionate doers, we offer a global yet trusted environment. Those who are prepared to question endless possibilities and challenge themselves will rise to great heights with us.

To enhance our space development team at the headquarters in Sachseln, Switzerland we are looking for a responsible person with initiative to take on the position of

Technical Project Manager SpaceLab

Your area of responsibility

As Technical Project Manager you are responsible for the technical development, deadlines and cost-effective development of mechanism actuators including motors, gearboxes and associated components for space customers. You take on the role of system engineer for the combination of various subassemblies (both internally and externally sourced). You act as a key contact between the R&D, quality, production, process engineering and purchasing departments whilst simultanously representing the customer internally. Thanks to your experience and your knowledge of the space industry, you actively coordinate the communication between all parties involved in the projects. This position will primarily involve working on manned and unmanned spacecraft projects, likely including the next Mars rover.

Your profile

After finishing your university degree (preferably in mechanical, electrical, or materials & process engineering, or a physical science), you have gained at least 5 years of experience with projects (preferentially in the aerospace industry). Ideally, you have experience with precision products and manufacturing processes in particular those needed for ultra-high reliability applications. Knowledge of aerospace-standard manufacturing processes would be an advantage. You have an excellent command of spoken as well as written English and ideally have at least a good working knowledge of German. You are a team player with good communication skills, you are a solution-oriented person who can skillfully plan projects and bring them to a successful conclusion. Prior experience of electrical actuators would be an advantage. The position will involve occasional worldwide travel.

Your Contact

Are you interested in new challenges? Then we look forward to your online application.

• Frau Gabriela Thalmann |


• HR Business Partner |


• +41 41 662 83 27

• maxon |


• Switzerland |


• karriere.maxongroup.ch

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