Software Developer Underwater Systems | Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) Unterwassersysteme

Orizon GmbH, Unit Aviation

Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Software Developer for Underwater Systems at TKMS GmbH, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of software development for maritime and submarine technology. Your daily tasks include implementing software based on complex architectures, creating detailed software designs, and decomposing systems to reduce complexity. You will be heavily involved in requirements engineering using DOORS, creating specifications at the system, component, and unit levels. Working within an agile development team, you will evaluate overall software architecture for quality and cost efficiency while supporting work package planning. This role is particularly attractive as it offers the chance to work with a global leader in naval defense, providing a secure, permanent contract with up to 30 days of vacation and a comprehensive benefits program. It is an ideal position for developers who enjoy hardware-oriented programming and complex system integration in the defense sector.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in a STEM field (MINT) or vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) with additional technical college certification or specialized advanced training.

Experience

  • Professional experience in software development within the MINT (STEM) field
  • Extensive experience in modern C++ and hardware-proximate programming
  • Proven experience in creating SMART requirements and technical specifications
  • Experience in software architecture evaluation and decomposition
  • Experience working within collaborative development teams and work package planning

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is based in Wedel, Germany. Applicants must be able to work in the defense and maritime industry context.