Head of Independent System Monitoring

Daedalean est une startup basée à Zürich, révolutionnant le transport aérien. Rejoignez une équipe innovante, avec des avantages tels qu'un cadre de travail hybride.

Tâches

• Assurer la conformité avec EASA Part 21 Subpart J.

• Conduire des audits internes et gérer les risques de conformité.

• Améliorer le plan d'assurance qualité dans les fonctions de certification.

Compétences

• 5+ ans d'expérience en aviation ou conformité réglementaire.

• Connaissance approfondie des normes de certification EASA.

• Compétences en communication et collaboration interfonctionnelle.

About us:

Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.

Your role:

To ensure Daedalean’s Design Organization (DO) maintains full compliance with EASA Part 21 Subpart J, leading internal audits, managing compliance risks, and maintaining quality across all design and certification activities.

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Responsibilities: • Plan, conduct, and report internal audits in line with EASA Part 21 and the DMS.

• Track findings and corrective actions to closure.

• Lead management reviews and coordinate external audits (e.g., EASA).

• Maintain and refine the Surveillance Plan based on risk and audit results.

• Classify findings and ensure timely resolution.

• Report risks to the Head of Design Organization, Head of Office of Airworthiness, and Safety Manager.

• Execute and improve the Quality Assurance Plan across all design and certification functions.

• Review technical records, checklists, and compliance documentation.

• Participate in engineering lifecycle reviews (e.g., Planning Process Review).

• Promote corrective/preventive actions with engineering leads.

• Ensure traceability and configuration control in accordance with the Configuration Management Plan.

• Lead quality training initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements: • 5+ years in aviation, aerospace quality, or regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 21 Subpart J and certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254).

• Audit training/certification (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) strongly preferred.

• Proven leadership in compliance, quality systems, and audit coordination.

• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits: • A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.

• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.

• Hybrid work setting.

• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.

• Gym membership.

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