System Engineer – Defense, Germany

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Systems Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany. The positions are on‑site in Germany, with opportunities available in Immenstaad, Taufkirchen, Donauwörth and Ulm.

Why join us?

Competitive salary: €50,000–€60,000

Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

Full relocation assistance, administrative support.

The company covers the cost of your German tax return during 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

• Analysis and derivation of system requirements for avionics and electronic warfare systems.
• Definition and maintenance of requirements for ground support systems and test environments.
• Creation of technical specifications, test documentation, and maintenance manuals.
• Support for the integration, testing, and qualification of RIG/Lab systems.
• Development of concepts and prototypes for sensor functions, image processing, or algorithms.
• Execution of system tests and performance analysis in a laboratory environment.
• Collaboration with clients and partners, including occasional travel.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: Systems Engineer, ideally in IV&V and integration testing (rig/lab level).
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of avionics/EW systems; in MS Office; familiarity with DOORS, Jira, Confluence; basic scripting (Python, C/C++), automated test tools, and Git.
• Standards: Understanding of DO-178C, and Requirements Engineering is a plus.
• Languages: C1 English Level – mandatory. / German C1 (will be a plus)
• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.