Head Of Eurofighter Software Requirements (d/m/w)

Airbus Defence and Space

Manching, Germany
Leadership of software architects and requirements engineers
Design software architecture for weapon system eurofighter
Manage parallel developments for multiple projects
Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 software architects and requirements engineers for the Weapon System Eurofighter, responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership

Job Summary

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 software architects and requirements engineers for the Weapon System Eurofighter, responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with technical and organizational obligations, manage and optimize resources across multiple parallel developments, and make active technical decisions impacting the design of software systems.
  • Transition the team to software-defined and AI-enabled weapon systems, foster adoption of AI tools, and manage risks associated with Time, Cost, and Quality delivery.

Matching Summary

Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 software architects and requirements engineers for the Weapon System Eurofighter, responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of software architects and requirements engineers
  • Design software architecture for Weapon System Eurofighter
  • Manage parallel developments for multiple projects
  • Define and implement renewed tool-chain
  • Manage risks associated with Time, Cost and Quality
  • Interface with System engineers and Avionics Joint Team

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and strong customer focus
  • Innovation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage conflicts constructively
  • Working in a diverse environment
  • AI based tools adoption

Key Requirements

  • Engineering degree in computer science, informatics or equivalent
  • Experience in software development and certification processes
  • Leadership in technical environment
  • Project management / team management experience
  • English skills on negotiation level

Work Rights

Not specified

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