Senior Development Engineer for Military Communication Systems | Senior Development Engineer Military Communication Systems (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Augsburg

Schrobenhausen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in the lifecycle of military communication systems, specifically focusing on telemetry and flight termination units. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve analyzing hardware obsolescence and designing, evaluating, and qualifying high-frequency (RF) and electronic assemblies. You will manage the entire process from component procurement and integration to technical documentation and system commissioning. A significant part of the role includes conducting rigorous testing and qualification measures to ensure safety-critical performance, as well as supporting on-site flight tests. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a mix of hardware development and practical field testing. The role offers a high degree of stability with a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and mobile work options, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to work on sophisticated defense technologies within a supportive corporate environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the development, integration, and evaluation of high-frequency and electronic assemblies
  • Proven experience working with wireless transmission systems in safety-critical applications
  • Experience in obsolescence management and hardware troubleshooting
  • Background in formal verification, qualification measures, and system integration testing
  • Practical experience in technical documentation for complex systems

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business and flight tests is required. Applicants must provide a salary expectation in their application to be considered.