Students

As a 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, which allows us to combine a wide range of skills and together provide the best service to our customers.

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.

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.

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 many personal characteristics. The most important thing is to know where your strengths lie and what you enjoy doing. Are there areas that would fit your academic background but that you have ruled out for yourself? Based on this self-reflection, we recommend that you take a look at our job portal and get an overview of the opportunities currently open to you at RUAG. A university internship is often helpful to find out in a relatively short period of time whether or not you feel comfortable in a certain field of work in the long term.

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. Please check our website for information on the workload during university internships and trainee programs.

The minimum duration of our university internships is six months. Therefore, an internship exclusively during the semester break is not possible.

The university internship is primarily aimed at young people who are currently studying or have recently completed their studies and have little or no work experience. It usually lasts between six and twelve months, and does not necessarily have the goal of further employment on a permanent basis. The training program, on the other hand, is currently intended for people who have already successfully completed their master’s degree. It typically lasts between twelve and 24 months, and is geared toward continued employment on a permanent basis. The requirements for the training program are also higher than for the university internship.

We participate in several career events at various Swiss universities in the spring and fall (see overview below). Feel free to visit us there and get to know us personally.