Avionics Systems Architect (D/F/M)

Bremen AreaFull-timePosted Jul 28, 2026

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Avionics Engineer to take on technical responsibility for safety-critical systems. In this role, you will act as the avionics architect, driving complex projects from initial requirements all the way to final validation and delivery. 

Avionics Systems Architect (d/f/m)

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

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 facilities at selected locations.

  • 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

  • Technical Ownership: Be responsible for the avionics engineering for safety-critical systems, acting as the primary avionics architect or as development responsible.

  • Project Execution: Independently drive end-to-end engineering activities. This includes analyzing customer requirements, creating subsystem requirements, tailoring development processes, tracking requirements, conducting risk analysis, implementation, verification, and validation.

  • Specialized Focus: Apply your profound expertise in functional verification or other key avionics fields such as software engineering, simulation or mission analysis.

  • Process Excellence: Ensure all development aligns with relevant engineering processes and overarching industry standards (e.g., ECSS).

  • Work Package Management: Take ownership of complex work packages involving multiple stakeholders. You will assume overall responsibility for delivering On Cost, On Time, and On Quality (OCOTOQ).

  • Subcontractor Coordination: Effectively manage and steer subcontractors within your projects or via the SENSE framework.

  • Proposal: Actively participate in space exploration proposals and oversee technical trades and conduct accurate cost estimations.

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Education: University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Systems, Software, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

  • Languages: Business-fluent (negotiation level) English is required; a good working proficiency in German is highly desirable.

  • Communication: Assertive, clear, and effective communication skills to successfully collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients.

  • Industry Experience: Experience working with national customers is considered highly favorable.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed to support project deliverables and partner meetings.

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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

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture <JF-EN-EA>

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