Principal Expert Prototype Implementation Across Portfolio | Principal Expert Prototypenumsetzung entlang des Portfolios (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Ulm, Donau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 29, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves serving as the highest technical authority for a specific area of sensor technology within Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-8, focusing on in-depth analysis and integration of production methods. The Principal Expert will be responsible for developing and implementing rules and standards for product commercialization, creating innovative solutions using new methods in a military prototype context, and preparing/conducting procurement processes. Key responsibilities also include advising BWI leadership, negotiating with various stakeholders, identifying strategic technological developments in the defense sector, and establishing processes for integrating TRL8 sensor technology into the BWI portfolio. This position requires strong expertise in sensor technologies, experience with prototype development, quality management, and excellent communication skills, often dealing with classified information.

Required Skills

Education

University degree, preferably with a doctorate, in a natural science or technical field, preferably with a focus on Physics

Experience

  • At least 10 years of professional experience as a Subject Matter Expert in sensor technologies
  • In-depth technical and practical knowledge of current technology and market developments in sensor technology
  • Experience in demonstrating technological plausibility and its implementation in the prototype development process
  • Experience in dealing with patents
  • Practical experience in quality management and verification
  • Initial experience collaborating with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and associated organizational units (e.g., BAAINBw)
  • Preferred experience with classified information
  • Preferred experience from industry in productizing innovations

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness for regular business trips to German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) locations in Germany.