Lead System Engineer (d / f / m) Low - level Management

E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace company in Germany is seeking a highly skilled Lead System Engineer to manage projects and lead teams across multiple sites. The role involves overseeing system breakdown and requirements engineering in a dynamic environment, offering opportunities for innovation and impactful work in the defense industry.

Leistungen

Attractive salary and special payments

30 days paid vacation

Excellent upskilling opportunities

Employer-funded pension

Employee stock options

Discounted car leasing

Public transport subsidies

Job sharing and flexible working hours

Company sports and leisure activities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, focusing on defense or automotive industry.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical teams: manage and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple sites.
• Oversee the decomposition of complex systems into subsystems and components.
• Create and maintain project schedules and execute plans.
• Make critical technical and strategic decisions.

Kenntnisse

System breakdown

Requirements engineering

Agile methodologies

Decision-making

Project planning and execution

Self-motivated work ethic

Strong communication skills

Team motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Lead System Engineer (d / f / m)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead System Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Airbus Defence and Space Team, for upcoming and existing projects from German and international customers.

The successful candidate will lead a technical team across multiple sites, overseeing system breakdown, requirements engineering, testing, and planning while ensuring high-quality deliverables. Reporting to the Chief Engineer and line management, this role requires strong decision-making, self-organization, and the ability to motivate others in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen / Immenstaad you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group-wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site facilities: kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria
• Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, tennis and winter sports
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams: manage and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple sites
• System breakdown: oversee the decomposition of complex systems into subsystems and components
• Project planning and execution: create and maintain project schedules and execute plans
• Decision-making: make critical technical and strategic decisions to resolve issues and drive project progress
• Quality and progress monitoring, reporting, apply agile methodologies to manage workflows
• Motivate team members, encouraging innovation, accountability, and high performance
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards and regulations
• Travel as needed to coordinate with teams, stakeholders, and clients

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, focusing on the defense or automotive industry
• Proven expertise in system breakdown, requirements engineering, and testing
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects across multiple sites
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and SAFe would be beneficial
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and self‑motivated work ethic
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project demands
• Strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of the defense industry, where you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact.

Why Airbus Defence and Space?

Contributing to defense projects offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global security and innovation. Developing defense technologies allows you to protect lives, safeguard communities, and contribute to national and global stability.

By joining defense projects, you play a role in addressing global threats, from cyberattacks to geopolitical challenges. Your contributions help create a safer, more stable world, making a difference on a scale few industries can match.

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

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