Systems Engineer - Command and Control (Air)

In this role you will own the end-to-end design, integration, and deployment of a C2 system-of-systems for autonomous aircraft. You will collaborate with engineers, government stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver mission-critical performance under military standards. You’ll drive architecture and verification activities from concept through certification, shaping how militaries command autonomous assets. This is a hands-on, impact-focused role in a fast-evolving defence AI company with a culture of open debate and ownership.

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Relocation support
• Social and education allowances
• Regular company events and all-hands
• Outcome-oriented culture
• On-site work flexibility 2–3 days a week

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment
• Define and manage system architecture to meet high-integrity, security, and mission-critical requirements
• Drive integration, validation, and verification across hardware, software, and communications
• Manage relationships with industry partners and suppliers for component selection and integration
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (specs, ICDs, test plans)
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to Chief Engineer and Programme Management

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven track record designing and developing aircraft systems with hands-on systems engineering and integration
• Excellent communication skills to present complex technical information to stakeholders
• Willingness to work on-site at Tussenhausen (Unterallgäu) 2-3 days per week

• exellar communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• critical thinking
• systems engineering and architecture design
• system integration and V&V across hardware/software/communication
• requirements management and documentation (ICDs, specs)