Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

ChiefEngineerforfutureSATCOMprojects(d/f/m)

€175–250k ~AI est. Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Professional candidates.

The Brief

“Chief Engineer for future SATCOM projects (d/f/m) at Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. Skills: System Engineering, Satellite Communications, Project Management. Ensure end-to-end technical coherence. Ensure overall compliance”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analysis; Trade-offs; Decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma or Master Degree in Engineering, Several years of professional experience, System Engineering practices, V-method and Agile frameworks, Technical background in Satellite Communications, Technical background in Information, Fundamentals of Project Management, GE public procurement knowledge, Fluent German skills, Fluent English skills

Nice to Have

Agile frameworks certification is a plus, Appetence for new ICTs, Appetence for Architecture of engineering, Listening and analysis of operational needs, Balanced ability in making trade-offs, Balanced ability in taking decisions, Capability to work with multidisciplinary teams, Capability to work with multicultural teams, Capability to work with multi-sites teams, Editorial qualities, Interpersonal skills, Discretion, Leadership, Team spirit, Rigour, Quality of organisation, Diplomacy, Good level of communication

What You'll Do.

Ensure end-to-end technical coherence

Ensure overall compliance

Ensure performance of the solution

Identify Centres of Competence

Provide technical solutions

Collect customers’ requirements

Understand programme’s requirements

Derive Concept of Operations

Derive Product Breakdown Structure

Ensure links between PBS

Allocate contract requirements

Cascade technical requirements

Cascade key decisions

Ensure product safety requirements

Ensure security requirements

Ensure reliability requirements

Conduct Technical Reviews

Manage product accreditation

Achieve product certification

Ensure workload planning

Ensure competency needs

Drive cost on non-quality

Mitigate opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Multicultural teams; Multi-sites teams

Communication Scope

Good level of communication

Process & Methodology

Quality, Time, Cost, Agile frameworks, V-method

Full Job Description

****Job Description:**** In order to support the Satcom Chief & Systems Engineering department from Connected Intelligence Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a # **Chief Engineer for future SATCOM Projects(d/f/m).** ## **Your location** Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options. **Your 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, canteen and cafeteria, gym * 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 ## **Your tasks and responsibilities** * Technically ensure end-to-end technical coherence, overall compliance and performance of the solution through the entire life- cycle (from contract signature to in-service operation); * Identify the right Centres of Competence – CoC(s) and Enablers to provide technical solutions, knowledge or services that contribute towards the overall solution; * Collect and understand customers’ requirements, programme’s requirements and applicable obligations; In collaboration with CoC(s): * derive the respective Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS); * ensure that necessary links between PBS, Functional Breakdown Structure (FBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Cost Brea

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