Lead System Engineer (d/f/m)

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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.

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

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.

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

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