IT Network Engineer – Aerospace & Defense (Germany)

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for IT Network Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany.

Locations include Ulm and other sites across the country.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €
• Support in finding accommodation and German language training
• Full relocation assistance and administrative support
• The company covers your German tax return for the first year
• Permanent German contract + long‑term projects
• Team‑building activities and regular technical follow‑ups
• Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What You Will Do

• Tool‑supported planning data generation for routers, switches, and firewalls based on conceptual specifications.
• Firewall implementation and validation, including software installation, configuration, log file analysis, and feeding results back into the planning process.
• Bug ticket management through analysis, reproduction, and documentation of reported errors in IT network technology, with close collaboration across development, systems engineering, and quality assurance.
• Test case creation and execution derived from system requirements, and maintenance and further development of IT network and backbone infrastructures, as well as troubleshooting support.
• Advanced technical expertise in managing complex network infrastructures, configuring routers and switches (VLAN, VRF, BGP, OSPF, BFD, static routes using Cisco syntax), and analyzing architecture and system documentation for practical implementation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Aerospace or a related field
• Relevant hands‑on experience in test procedures and test scripts
• C1 English Level – mandatory.
• C1 German Level – mandatory.
• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.

Ready to take off? Apply now and grow your career in Germany!