Lead Engineer | Lead Engineer (m/w/d)

Orizon GmbH, Unit Aviation

Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland
Published Feb 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Lead Engineer role, based in Bremen and focused on the defense industry, involves leading complex system and subsystem development within large-scale projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating system concepts, overseeing system integration and fault detection, and managing technical work packages (defining, planning, and controlling). The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting technical reviews and audits, preparing technical decision templates (including make-or-buy analyses), and managing suppliers and subcontractors. This position requires a technical degree in fields like Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering, coupled with professional experience in technical project management and systems engineering. The role is attractive due to its high level of responsibility, strategic involvement in product direction, and the requirement for fluent negotiation skills in both German and English, making it ideal for a globally-minded engineering leader.

Required Skills

Education

Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in a technical department
  • Several years of professional experience in technical project leadership
  • Experience in Systems Engineering or Communications Technology

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel worldwide