Senior Development Engineer Military Communication Systems | Senior Development Engineer Military Communication Systems (all gender)
ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH
Job Summary
As a Senior Development Engineer for Military Communication Systems, you will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and integration of specialized components such as data telemetry units and flight termination systems for missile testing. Your daily responsibilities will include analyzing hardware obsolescence, developing frequency adjustment solutions, and designing safety-critical redundant power supplies. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of high-frequency and electronic assemblies, from initial design and component procurement to qualification and technical documentation. A unique aspect of this role involves providing on-site technical support during system integration tests and actual flight trials. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy a mix of hands-on laboratory work, theoretical design, and field testing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in mechanics, software, and systems engineering to ensure all systems meet rigorous safety and quality standards in a highly regulated defense environment.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field of study; alternatively, a completed vocational training with corresponding additional qualifications.
Experience
- Professional experience in the development, integration, or evaluation of high-frequency and electronic assemblies
- Experience handling wireless transmission systems, preferably within safety-critical applications
- Proven track record in technical documentation and formal qualification/verification processes
- Experience in designing redundant power supply systems and managing hardware obsolescence
- Professional background in collaborating with procurement and cross-functional engineering departments
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undertake domestic and international business trips; ability to perform on-site technical support for flight trials; experience with formal verification and safety-critical quality requirements.
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