Lead System Engineer (d/f/m)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead System Engineer (d/f/m) to join our dynamic team in the Airbus Defence and Space Team, for upcoming and existing projects from German and international Customers. The successful candidate will lead a technical team across multiple sites, overseeing system breakdown, requirements engineering, testing, and planning while ensuring high-quality deliverables. Reporting to the Chief Engineer and line management, this role requires strong decision-making, self-organization, and the ability to motivate others in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Teams: Manage and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple sites; System Breakdown: Oversee the decomposition of complex systems into subsystems and components; Project Planning and Execution: Create and maintain project schedules and execute plans; Decision-Making: Make critical technical and strategic decisions to resolve issues and drive project progress; Quality and Progress Monitoring, Reporting, apply agile methodologies to manage workflows; Motivate team members, encouraging innovation, accountability, and high performance; Ensure compliance with defense industry standards and regulations; Travel as needed to coordinate with teams, stakeholders, and clients

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on the defense or automotive industry; Proven expertise in system breakdown, requirements engineering, and testing; Experience leading technical teams and managing projects across multiple sites; Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities; Strong organizational skills and self-motivated work ethic; Ability to motivate and inspire team members; Flexible and adaptable to changing project demands; Strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement; Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment; Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices

Nice to have

Knowledge of agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and SAFe

Benefits

Attractive salary and special payments; 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions; Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects; Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies; On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria; Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, tennis and winter sports; Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout); Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard