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Airbus

Lead Systems Engineer (d/f/m) Ground Support Systems

Location:  Manching, Germany
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Lead Systems Engineer (d/f/m) Ground Support Systems

If you are looking for challenging tasks within a development team at Airbus Defence and Space in Manching and you are interested in systems and software related to military aircrafts, you should apply for a position as Lead Systems Engineer Ground Support Systems in the engineering department A400M Electronic Warfare Ground Support Systems.

We are developing and supporting Ground Support Systems (GSS) for our flying platform A400M in Manching/Germany.

Our GSS products comprise the preparation and evaluation of aircraft mission data, provide interfaces to the airborne systems and support the analysis of the mission execution. The key challenge includes the execution of all operational requirements of our diverse customer base while considering the technical capabilities and constraints of our aircrafts. Our customers expect high performance IT systems and state-of-the-art software applications that make use of the technical capabilities of our aircrafts and allow a safe operation.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
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  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
  • Your tasks and responsibilities

    • Lead of system engineering activities in the assigned projects
    • Define future product developments
    • Planning and co-ordination of a development project within the department
    • Take over responsibility for the assigned project tasks and manage the agreed scope, time, cost and quality requirements
    • Manage project priorities in cooperation with Project Management Organization
    • Focus on Customer satisfaction and ensure full compliance with valid rules and regulations
    • Lead analysis (Analysis of characteristics and performance) to translate customer requirements, avionics systems requirements into system specifications.
    • Planning, coordinating and performing technical reviews according to Airbus processes and provide regular status reports
    • Support the development of other system engineers within the team

    Desired skills and qualifications

    • University Engineering Degree or Master in Information Technology, Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent
    • Extensive experience as Technical Project Manager and/or System Lead Engineer
    • Profound knowledge in developing avionics and/or mission support software
    • Good knowledge of Airbus development processes and/or development standards
    • Experience with product lines and modular architectures
    • HW/SW Design,Windows Client/Server, IT Security Hardening, IT Infrastructure
    • Negotiation level in English is a must, good knowledge of German, Spanish or French would be a plus
    • Operational background is a plus
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
    • Willingness to travel within Germany and abroad

    This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

    Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

    Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

    #MYCYM

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Company:
    Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

    Employment Type:
    Permanent
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    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Job Family:
    Vehicle Mission & Control

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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