Safety Manager (m/w/d) - Simulation & Training

NAXCON GmbH; Bremen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

German language development

Dedicated point of contact

Professional growth

Regular team events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH in Bremen, Germany, is seeking a Safety Manager for our defence-focused projects. You will act as the point of contact for project and product teams on system and product safety, derive safety requirements, and supervise safety documentation throughout development.

The role requires a technical degree and experience with product safety acts, SysML/UML, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Willingness to travel worldwide and fluency in English and German are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed technical degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with product safety acts or regulations is preferred.
• Ability to derive project requirements from standards and norms.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for safety requirements across project teams.
• Develop safety concepts and architectures based on system needs.
• Derive safety requirements for hardware, software and mechanics.
• Prepare safety documentation throughout development.
• Collaborate on verification and validation planning and results.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and participate in safety committees.

Skills

SysML/UML knowledge

Quality and configuration management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

English and German proficiency

Persuasion and assertiveness

Conflict management

Willingness to travel worldwide

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering | electrical engineering | computer science

Tools

Analysis tools

Job description

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Safety Manager

Location: Bremen, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Point of contact for project and product teams regarding system/product safety and the resulting requirements and processes
  System analysis to identify hazards and risks, as well as appropriate countermeasures
• Evaluation of safety concepts and architectures as part of the overall system requirements
• Derivation of safety requirements for the various technical disciplines (hardware, software, and mechanics) based on customer requirements and internal analyses
• Preparation of documents relevant to approval
  Monitoring and evaluation of compliance with processes necessary to achieve safety objectives
• Collaboration in planning the verification and validation of products
• Evaluation of verification and validation results with regard to the achievement of safety objectives
• Preparation of safety documentation throughout the development process
• Conducting impact analyses for product changes and improvements
• Responsibility for safety-related internal and external interfaces (e.g., customers, suppliers, and other development partners, as well as auditors)
• Further development of in-house methods and processes for implementing the relevant safety standards within development projects
• Participation in higher-level committees (e.g., CoC Safety, BAAINBw working groups)
  

Requirements:

• Completed technical degree (Diploma, Master's) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
• Initial experience in applying the Product Safety Act
• Knowledge of SysML/UML as well as modern software development and testing methods
• Proficiency in using various analysis tools
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of quality and configuration management
• Business-level proficiency in English and German (spoken and written)
• Ability to derive specific project requirements from norms and standards
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
• Quick learner with strong persuasion and assertiveness skills
• Conflict management skills
• Willingness to travel worldwide

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.