Senior Systems Engineer Avionics | (Senior) Systemingenieur Avionik (m/w/d)

Job Summary

In this role, you will conduct system-level analyses and evaluations in avionics for flying weapon systems, serving as the primary contact for clients on project-related matters. You will independently assess technical and operational aspects of future manned and unmanned aircraft systems (e.g., FCAS), perform technical evaluations of development documents, and advise clients. Collaborating within an interdisciplinary team of specialists, you will lead sub-projects after comprehensive onboarding, with a development path to project management, and support follow-up acquisitions. You will also assist project leaders and contribute independently in avionics topics for manned and unmanned aircraft, and support clients in national and international meetings. The position requires a degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent, preferably with avionics experience, several years of relevant professional experience, ideally with deep knowledge in avionics of flying systems, system knowledge in avionics of weapon systems, strong analytical and conceptual thinking, confident client interaction, and fluent German and English. Willingness to travel is required. This role offers the chance to work on current and future defense projects, particularly the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), across various project phases from feasibility studies to practical simulations.