Head of Fighter Radar Test Means Design (w/m/d)

HENSOLDT AG; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working models

Structured onboarding

Targeted training programs

Modern premises and expert networks

Health management

Mobility offers

Zusammenfassung

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH in Ulm seeks a Head of Fighter Radar Test Means Design to lead a cross-functional team of about 20 engineers within the Fighter Radar Test Means Design department and drive development of test equipment.

You will manage projects, coordinate with other departments, oversee budgeting and resources, and ensure compliant, timely delivery of Enabling Systems for Eurofighter Captor-M family. Fluency in German and English is required with strong leadership background.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering.
• Several years of leadership of interdisciplinary teams.
• Extensive systems engineering experience and leadership in complex products.
• Experience in testing and integration of systems.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Fighter Radar and Eurofighter is a plus.
• Certifications in system testing are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Lead the cross-functional team of ~20 engineers within the department.
• Plan and steer test equipment development aligned with contracts and regulations.
• Conceptualize new test means development projects with precise effort estimates.
• Strategically evaluate development efforts, manage subcontractors for performance.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster agile workflows and monitor key metrics across interfaces.
• Monitor projects through design reviews to ensure high quality.
• Oversee budget and resource planning for the department.
• Represent the department to internal and external stakeholders.
• Report on progress and outcomes on a regular basis.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Engineering expertise

Testing & integration

Interpersonal skills

Language proficiency

Industry know-how

Methodological expertise

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering

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Head of Fighter Radar Test Means Design (w/m/d)

Head of Fighter Radar Test Means Design (w/m/d)

Job Requisition ID: 6586

Location: Ulm, DE, 89077

Company: HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

About the department

We are looking for a \"Head of\" for the \"Fighter Radar Test Means Design\" department which is part of the \"Fighter Radar Engineering\" at our Ulm location as soon as possible.

The main department \"Fighter Radar Engineering\" consists of six department:

• Fighter Radar Physical System Design
• Fighter Radar Functional System Design
• Fighter Radar Design Authority & Management
• Fighter Radar Test Means Design

The \"Fighter Radar Test Means Design\" department is responsible for the topics development and in-service support of the Fighter Radar Test Equipments (Enabling Systems) for all Fighter Radar products (Eurofighter Captor-M, Captor-E, ECRS Mk1), which are developed by HENSOLDT.

Your Tasks

• Team Leadership & Development: You lead and inspire the cross-functional team of approx. 20 employees within the \"Fighter Radar Test Means Design\" department in Ulm (both disciplinary and functionally) and continuously foster the individual skills and career development of your team members.
• Project Management & Coordination: You plan and steer the development of test equipment (test means) in alignment with contractual agreements and regulations, working in close alignment with intersecting departments.
• Tendering Support: You are responsible for conceptualizing new test means development projects, including precise effort estimations to support technical proposals.
• Make-or-Buy & Partner Management: You strategically evaluate development efforts based on cost-efficiency, quality standards, and deadlines. In addition, you manage and monitor subcontractors to ensure high performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: You network closely with other engineering teams within Fighter Radar Engineering and actively drive continuous improvements in collaboration.
• Agility & Process Optimization: You foster agile workflows within the department and across interfaces to enhance the performance of the entire value chain. You analyze existing development processes to derive and implement optimization measures, while defining and monitoring key metrics.
• Quality & Risk Management: You monitor development projects through structured design reviews to ensure high-quality outcomes, while proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Resource & Budget Ownership: You oversee budget, resource, and investment planning, ensuring a future-oriented and qualitative workforce allocation.
• Governance & Compliance: You guarantee the reliable adherence to all organizational and regulatory duties within your area of responsibility.
• Representation & Reporting: You competently represent your department to both internal and external stakeholders and take ownership of regular reporting.

Your Profile

• Solid Educational Background: A degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Leadership Experience: Several years of experience in functional or disciplinary leadership of interdisciplinary teams, combined with the ability to integrate, motivate, and guide highly qualified employees toward common goals.
• Engineering Expertise: Extensive practical experience in systems engineering, as well as in the technical leadership and development of complex products across multiple disciplines and system layers.
• Testing & Integration: Sound experience in system integration and testing.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and a proven track record in constructive conflict resolution.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) for confident communication in an international environment.
• Industry Know-how (optional): Prior knowledge of Fighter Radar and Eurofighter (EF) systems.
• Methodological Expertise (optional): Experience in project management and relevant certifications in the field of system testing.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

• We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.
• We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.
• We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.
• We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.
• We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.