Lead System Engineer (d/f/m)

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Job Description: 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. Your location At the Airbus site in Immenstaad , you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains. Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here. Our Benefits for You Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines. Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities. Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives. Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facility Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA. Your tasks and 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 Desired skills and qualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field. Experience: 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 Knowledge of agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and SAFe would be beneficial 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 Why Join Us? Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of the defense industry, where you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact. Why Airbus Defence and Space? Contributing to defense projects offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global security and innovation. Developing defense technologies allows you to protect lives, safeguard communities, and contribute to national and global stability. By joining defense projects, you play a role in addressing global threats, from cyberattacks to geopolitical challenges. Your contributions help create a safer, more stable world, making a difference on a scale few industries can match. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! #MYCYM f0682a678faf This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Permanent------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.