<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p>VIIALA is a Swiss-based mobility company redefining what cycling stands for: from one option among many to <em>the </em>option people actively choose. As part of The Honourable Merchants Group, VIIALA challenges and disrupts the cycling industry with uncompromising innovation and design.</p><p>With R&amp;D hubs in Switzerland and Dubai, and 95% of components sourced from Europe and the USA, VIIALA is building the next generation of premium e-bikes. Our focus is on absolute performance, safety, range, efficient power management, and full digital integration.</p><p><br/></p><p>“Our competition isn’t other bike brands—it’s every other mobility option you could pick.”</p><p><br/></p><p>Unveiled in 2025, VIIALA launches its inaugural bikes in 2028, entering a new, untapped innovation-led market at the ultra-premium level. More than e-bikes, our models are statements of possibility — where engineering, aesthetics, and purpose converge to create the ultimate riding experience for the cities of today and the roads of tomorrow. Our mission is simple but ambitious:</p><p><strong>“To create bikes that today seem unimaginable, but tomorrow become indispensable.”</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>System Engineer – Smart System</strong> to define and own the logical system architecture and connected features of VIIALA’s speedpedelec platform.</p><p>This role is responsible for how all smart components interact — including HMI, connectivity, sensors, and external devices — ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.</p><p>You will define system behavior at a functional level, translate use cases into system requirements, and ensure alignment between hardware, software, and digital components.</p><p>This is not a software implementation role — it is about <strong>defining how the system works holistically from a functional and architectural perspective</strong>.</p><p><br/></p><p>Key responsiblities</p><p> </p><p>Smart system ownership</p><ul><li>Own the Smart System, including:</li><li>HMI (display, controls, interaction concepts)</li><li>Connectivity (IoT module, Vehicle-to-X, external devices)</li><li>Peripheral integration (e.g. helmet, sensors, accessories)</li><li>Define system scope and ensure alignment with overall product vision</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>System Architecture &amp; Defintion </p><ul><li>Develop and drive the Smart System architecture to final definition</li><li>Define:</li><li>System states and transitions</li><li>Use cases and functional behavior</li><li>Service landscape and system interactions</li><li>Ensure consistency across all smart features and components</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>HMI &amp; User Interaction </p><ul><li>Define HMI concepts in collaboration with design and digital teams</li><li>Lead evaluation and selection of HMI solutions (off-the-shelf vs custom)</li><li>Ensure usability, clarity, and consistency of user interaction</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Connectivity &amp; Integration </p><ul><li>Define integration of:</li><li>IoT module and connectivity solutions</li><li>External devices (helmet, phone, sensors, etc.)</li><li>Vehicle-to-X capabilities</li><li>Ensure seamless interaction between bike, app, and external systems<br/></li></ul><p>Interface Definition (Logical Layer)</p><ul><li>Define system-level interfaces between:</li><li>Smart System</li><li>Drive System</li><li>Digital Product &amp; Software</li><li>Align with Electrical and Wiring Engineer on physical implementation</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Supplier evaluation and requirements</p><ul><li>Evaluate and select suppliers for:</li><li>HMI components</li><li>Connectivity modules</li><li>External integrations</li><li>Define requirements and ensure supplier alignment</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Cross functional </p><p>Work closely with:</p><ul><li>Electrical &amp; Wiring Engineer (architecture implementation)</li><li>System Engineer – Drive Train (system interfaces)</li><li>Digital Product &amp; Software Engineer (behavior, app integration)</li><li>Ensure all system components work together coherently<br/></li></ul><p>Profile and Experience</p><ul><li>5–10+ years in:</li><li>System engineering</li><li>Connected products (IoT, automotive, consumer electronics)</li><li>Experience defining:</li><li>System architectures</li><li>Functional requirements</li><li>User-facing system behavior<br/></li></ul><p>Capabilities </p><ul><li>Strong system thinking across hardware and software domains</li><li>Ability to translate use cases into structured system definitions</li><li>Understanding of connectivity, HMI, and embedded systems<br/></li></ul><p>Mindset</p><ul><li>Structured and analytical</li><li>Strong ownership mentality</li><li>User-focused thinking</li><li>Comfortable working in ambiguity and defining new systems<br/></li></ul><p>Skill and competences </p><p><span>· Strong project management and organizational skills</span></p><p><span>· Ability to balance technical detail with strategic vision</span></p><p><span>· Customer-centric mindset, with deep appreciation for premium consumer experience</span></p><p><span>· Excellent communication and presentation skills</span></p><p><span>· Entrepreneurial, innovative, and solution-oriented attitude</span></p><p><span>· Passion for cycling, performance sports, and mobility innovation</span></p><p><span>· Fluent in English, German and French a plus</span></p><p><br/></p><p><span>what makes this position so unique?</span></p><p><span>· Own the logical system architecture of the product</span></p><p><span>· Direct impact on user experience and feature set</span></p><p><span>· Central role connecting hardware, software, and digital</span></p><p><br/></p>What We Offer<p><span>· The opportunity to shape a pioneering premium e-bike brand from the ground up.</span></p><p><span>· Collaboration with world-class innovators, engineers, designers, and partners.</span></p><p><span>· Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives and value creation participation</span></p><p><span>· A culture built on passion, performance, and innovation</span></p><p><span>· Opportunity to build something truly new in mobility</span></p><ul><li><span>· Join a highly ambitious international team</span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application lettre + CV (including salary indication) in English by e-mail at hr@viiala.ch</p><p>If you have any questions, please contact us on hr@viiala.ch.</p> </div>