Discover your new motivation!
We are all about the security of Switzerland and we offer an exciting variety of career paths. Find out more about our diverse and attractive jobs in the video. Click on the button to view our vacancies and find the job that perfectly matches your motivation.
What sets us apart
Swiss
We are committed to respectful treatment, equal opportunity and upholding Swiss values.
Quality
As a future-oriented technology partner of the Swiss Armed Forces, quality and precision are our first priority.
Agility
We assist our customers with customized solutions – in every situation.
What you can expect
RUAG offers you a modern, inspiring and supportive working environment. We maintain a motivating working atmosphere where your personal goals can be met and exceeded. We encourage and challenge you to perform the best you can in order to make a contribution to Swiss security together.
Assuming responsibility
In our open working environment, you can expect interesting work in fascinating areas.
A wide range of challenges
Together with you, we want to make a difference and continue to grow.
Unique development opportunities
We support you in realizing your individual potential and offer you long-term career opportunities.
What motivates our employees
Your advantages
Your well-being is important to us. That’s why we offer you many advantages. These include, for example:
Flexible working hours
Mobile and flexible working, excellent remote work policy + flexible working time model
Annual leave
At least 5 weeks of annual leave + up to 10 compensation days as well as a day off for your birthday and the possibility to acquire additional vacation days
Salary
Performance and market-based salary, 13 months’ wages as well as generous loyalty bonuses
Family friendly
16 weeks of maternity leave and 20 days of paternity leave
Basic and further training
Exceptional development opportunities, extensive support for basic and further training
Further advantages
Private medical costs insurance, “Corporate Benefits” portal, fleet discounts on vehicles, generous continued salary payments in the event of accident or illness
Your new workplace
A modern workplace and a supportive team await you. Our workplaces are located all over Switzerland.
Our job portal
We are always looking for people with inspiration, passion and a progressive way of thinking. Find the right position where your motivation comes to fruition.
The next steps
Are you interested in a career at RUAG? Here you will find the next steps to start the application process.
1. Filling out the form
Have you found the right job? Then we need a few details from you.
2. Review of the application
We will review your application and, if everything looks good, you will be invited to an initial interview.
3. Invitation to second interview
You have convinced us? Then you will be invited to a second interview on site.
FAQ
Application process
You can find our application process here.
You can apply using the application form linked to the relevant advertised vacancy on our job portal. Simply click on «Apply now».
We do not accept unsolicited applications. All vacancies are posted in our job portal. If none of our jobs currently appeal to you, we recommend that you set up an alert (on the left side of the job portal).
For certain positions with high security requirements, yes. In most cases, Swiss citizenship is not required. Therefore, you are welcome to apply if you are not a Swiss citizen, but would like to live and/or work in Switzerland or already do so.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as it depends on the area of work and the location. While engineers at the Emmen and Zurich sites understand English well, good German skills are required in the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul division in Thun. However, it can be said that the majority of employees communicate in German. The language skills required are usually specified in the individual job advertisements. If this is not the case for a vacancy you are interested in, please contact the HR manager listed. In general, we are happy if you are proficient in a Swiss national language (approx. B2 level) in addition to English.
Working at RUAG
Yes, that is the case at RUAG. We treat all employees equally, regardless of their function. Because fairness is not just an empty phrase for us. The Fair-ON-Pay Advanced certificate also emphasises our long-term commitment to equal pay.
Most vacancies can be filled on a part-time basis. Most positions are therefore advertised at 80 to 100 percent, but some positions are also available starting at 60 percent.
As a technology partner to the Swiss Armed Forces, we offer a unique security-related environment. technology partner to the Swiss Armed Forces, we offer a unique security-related environment. Our fascinating portfolio and the combination of long-standing expertise and ambitious goals offer plenty of scope for innovative ideas, courageous decisions and consistently reliable performance. We have a very diverse workforce. This allows us to combine a wide range of skills and together provide the best service to our customers.
You can get a first impression of our working conditions here. Because your well-being is our focus, our working conditions aim to keep you happy and healthy in the long term. The associated measures are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are up to date and effective and are adjusted if necessary.
Contact form
What else would you like to know about us? We look forward to hearing from you.