System Engineer (Weapons Test & Integration Rigs)

Quick Facts

• Role: System Engineer (Weapons Test & Integration Rigs)

• Focus: Requirements, system/subsystem design, and integration/qualification support for test facilities used in aerospace weapon system certification

Description

You will support the Weapon System Integration Rigs organization by contributing to test facilities for avionics, flight control, and hydraulics used for qualification and certification of combat aircraft systems. In this role, you manage requirements, develop system and subsystem concepts/designs aligned with the product reference architecture, and oversee downstream development, construction, and integration to ensure full system functionality. You also help evolve the product reference architecture with new technologies and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements/specifications

• Develop system and subsystem concepts and designs, ensuring alignment with the existing product reference architecture and compliance with relevant standards

• Create technical requirement/specification documents for customer approval

• Monitor downstream development and design activities to ensure interoperability and complete system functionality

• Oversee production processes, including material sourcing control and supplier performance

• Manage system and subsystem integration, supervise qualification activities, and ensure adherence to product safety standards

• Contribute to bids, cost estimates, and schedule planning

• Drive continuous improvement and further development of the product reference architecture through introduction of new technologies

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent qualification) plus multiple years of professional experience

• Experience in requirements management, change management, and system design within aerospace systems or in the development of test facilities

• Practical experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jira, 3DExperience Tool Suite, and Capital

• Practical experience in system integration and conducting qualification, verification, and validation tests (preferred)

• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., EN61010, EN62368) and aerospace standards (e.g., EN9100, DO-178C, DO-330) (advantage)

• Strong communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Permanent position; Professional level

• 30 days annual vacation with a 35-hour workweek

• Flexible working options, training, and international development opportunities

• Health offerings, canteen and cafeteria, and a diverse environment with 140+ nationalities

• Support for flexible working styles, diversity, equal opportunity, and personal development