Lead Systems Engineer (d/f/m) Ground Support Systems
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Location
Manching, BAYERN
Salary
Not disclosed
Posted
3 days ago
Language
🇩🇪 German✓ verified
Work mode
onsite
Relocation
Not mentioned
Job description
Zur Jobsuche Startseite Stellenangebot: Lead Systems Engineer (d/f/m) Ground Support Systems bei Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Das Wichtigste im Überblick Besondere Merkmale Beginn ab 01.12.2026 Arbeitsort Manching Angebotsart Arbeit Anstellungsart Vollzeit Befristung unbefristet Berufsbezeichnung Ingenieur/in - Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Info zur Bewerbung Vormerken Notiz / Status Notiz hinzufügen Bitte anmelden, um diese Funktion zu nutzen. Bewerbungsstatus hinzufügen Bitte anmelden, um diese Funktion zu nutzen. PDF / Drucken Teilen Veröffentlichungsdatum: Vor 3 Tagen veröffentlicht Stellenbeschreibung About us Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit. 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. 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 l
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