Lead Systems Engineer - EW Ground Support System (d/f/m)

Lead Systems Engineer - EW Ground Support System (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to support "Electronic Warfare Ground Support Solutions", working within our engineering department at the Airbus sites in Manching, Germany and Getafe, Spain. We develop and maintain mission support and planning systems for aircraft including the A400M, Eurodrone, Eurofighter, Tornado, and FCAS.

Your Location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching offers a quality countryside life with easy access to city amenities.

Your Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments.
• 30 days holidays 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: Medical officer for check-ups, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site.
• 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.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Define system development logic consistent with system development standards.
• Elicit and validate system/product requirements whilst considering the complete system life-cycle.
• Design and define possible architectures considering the functions and other requirements (constraints).
• Lead analysis to translate customer requirements and avionics systems requirements into system specifications.
• Define and manage system interfaces requirements.
• Play an important role during customer project / technical meetings, effectively supporting the team and the project lead.
• Support the management of suppliers for developing, testing and delivery of quality products.
• Lead verification of the system/product implementation and its interfaces, on the real or virtual system.
• Lead impact analysis of any design change request during the entire product life cycle.
• Foster collaboration within the project team and with involved stakeholders – internal and external.
• Actively support the continuous improvement of products, projects and processes.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• University Engineering Degree or Master in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent, and minimum 5‑7.5 years of experience in Systems Engineering (preferably in Aeronautics or Military sector).
• Good knowledge of the entire product life cycle, from requirements analysis to system integration and verification.
• Working experience in one or more of the following specialty areas: self‑defensive systems, radar systems, and electronic support systems.
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles and interest in mission data for Electronic Warfare Support.
• Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools (Jira and Confluence).
• Working knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect (System modeling).
• Good command of English; German is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and abroad.

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.

Employment Details

Employment type: Permanent

Experience level: Professional

Job family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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.