Designated Certification Specialist for Mission Support Systems (m/f/d)

Designated Certification Specialist for Mission Support Systems (d/f/m)

We are developing IT-based Mission Support Systems for flying platforms such as the Eurofighter, A400M, Eurodrone and Tornado. In the Platform Operational Support role you will work in an agile environment alongside German Air Force pilots and airworthiness authorities to ensure compliance and safety.

Your location

Manching, about an hour’s drive north of Munich. The town offers a high quality of life in the countryside while being within easy reach of nearby cities.

Benefits

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on a 35‑hour week; flexible working hours, mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On‑site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure compliance of contracted capabilities according to airworthiness standards in collaboration with the Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).
• Participate in meetings with airworthiness authorities and internal/external stakeholders.
• Support the definition and improvement of development and verification processes.
• Provide airworthiness and systems engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle of mission support software projects, including system concept definition, system design, requirements engineering, system test and qualification.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, technical correctness, and process adherence.
• Potential career progression to CVE for Mission Support Systems after one year, subject to performance, completion of internal trainings, and assessment by the Head of Airworthiness.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Engineer in software systems.
• Experience in developing safety‑critical software at system and/or software level.
• Profound knowledge of software development standards, including:
• DO‑178(B/C)
• DO‑278(A)
• EF‑System and Software Development Standard
• Or equivalent avionic standards
• Strong team player with independent working methods and high quality awareness.
• Fluent in German and English (negotiation level).
• Bonus: Experience with Mission Support Systems (military or civil applications).

Application Requirements

• Include a cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Employment Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control. Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH.

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