Systems Engineer, Civil Aviation | Systemingenieur im Bereich zivile Luftfahrt (m/w/d) Ref.Nr.: 2025-8855

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jan 21, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role seeks a highly responsible Systems Engineer focused on civil aviation, tasked with translating complex customer requirements into precise technical specifications. Day-to-day responsibilities include the independent planning and execution of system integrations, rigorous qualification and verification testing, and continuous performance optimization through advanced simulations and fault analyses. A core function involves creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation while ensuring strict adherence to critical aviation safety, quality, and environmental standards. The successful candidate will hold a university degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Electrical) and possess knowledge of data analysis and inertial sensor technology. This position is attractive as it offers opportunities for project leadership (both sub-project and full project management) and requires a structured, analytical approach essential for the high-stakes environment of civil aviation systems engineering.

Required Skills

Education

Successful university degree in Engineering Sciences with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field

Experience

  • Knowledge or practical experience in data analysis and inertial sensor technology
  • Initial experience with aviation standards (e.g., DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754) (advantageous)
  • Initial experience with functional safety (advantageous)

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working method required