Systems Engineer - Command and Control (Air)

Highlights

• Design C2 capabilities for an autonomous fighter jet from concept to maiden flight.
• Own full system lifecycle from architecture to deployment and certification.
• Shape how militaries command and control autonomous aircraft.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks for primary and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family support: 5 days emergency leave, remote option during pregnancy and phased return

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven systems leader with background delivering safety-critical aircraft systems, who communicates with precision, mentors engineers under pressure, and wants to shape autonomous air power for democracies.

Requirements

• Led technical delivery of safety-critical or mission-critical aircraft systems from architecture to certification
• Defined and governed complex system architectures and resolved cross-functional trade-offs
• Communicates with precision to senior stakeholders, government customers and industry partners
• Guided teams with technical mentorship while maintaining rigour under programme pressure
• Able to work on-site in Tussenhausen 2-3 days per week and meet German security clearance requirements