Lead System Engineer (d/f/m) at Airbus

berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 27

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Defense & Military

Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead System Engineer (d/f/m) 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.

Your location

At the Airbus site in Immenstaad , you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains.

Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

Our Benefits for You

Your 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.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus 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

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Responsibilities

Job Description:

Your location

Our Benefits for You

Your 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.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus 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