Systems Engineer (Training Simulation & Innovation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Systems Engineer (Training Simulation & Innovation)

• Focus: innovative Training and Simulation solutions and next-generation synthetic training systems for future combat air systems

Description

You will develop and assess innovative solutions in Training and Simulation by applying Systems Engineering methods across the system lifecycle. The role includes defining system, solution, and reference architectures, designing and integrating Virtual Engineering and XR solutions, and maturing concepts through prototyping, demonstrators, and proofs of concept. You will also support business development and capture/proposal activities with technical and commercial business cases, while ensuring proper consideration of Intellectual Property, Export Control, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess innovative Training and Simulation solutions

• Apply Systems Engineering methods throughout the system lifecycle

• Define system, solution, and reference architectures

• Design and integrate Virtual Engineering and XR solutions

• Develop and assess technical and commercial business cases

• Mature concepts through prototyping, demonstrators, and proofs of concept

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate technical studies and feasibility assessments

• Support development and implementation of strategies, roadmaps, and technology plans

• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and cooperation opportunities

• Provide technical support for business development and capture/proposal activities

• Collaborate with internal functions, customers, partners, research organizations, and suppliers

• Ensure appropriate consideration of Intellectual Property, Export Control, and compliance requirements

• Support make-or-buy, partnering, product, and technology strategy decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciences

• Minimum 10 years of work experience, including at least 5 years of Systems Engineering experience

• Experience in Virtual Engineering and applied MBSE

• Proven ability to develop and evaluate business cases

• Strong capability in rapid prototyping and demonstrator development

• Experience leading or conducting technical studies

• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into implementable solution concepts

• Good understanding of technical, commercial, and strategic interdependencies

• Sound understanding of Intellectual Property Rights

• Understanding of relevant Export Control requirements and processes

• Understanding of PRC compliance and internal approval processes in an international corporate environment

• Experience working with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills

• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage

• Security clearance required or eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities

Benefits

• Permanent employment at professional experience level

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days of holiday plus extra days off for special occasions

• Development and upskilling opportunities

• Employer-funded pension

• Employee stock options

• Discounted car leasing

• Insurance conditions

• Public transport subsidies and partner-company benefits

• On-site medical services, canteen/cafeteria, and nearby kindergarten

• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible