Avionics Systems Lead

Team: Avionics

Location: Munich

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

What you'll do

• Own the avionics system architecture - power distribution, data buses, sensor integration, and flight computer - across the vehicle program lifecycle.  

• Define avionics requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification & validation plans in line with requirements.  

• Lead a small team of avionics engineers and technicians; coordinate closely with GNC, propulsion, and structures leads.  

• Drive avionics AIT planning, including test procedure authorship and anomaly/root-cause resolution.  

• Manage supplier relationships for avionics components (flight computers, sensors, actuators, harnessing), including sourcing and qualification.  

• Support flight readiness reviews and post-test/post-flight data analysis.  

• Ensure avionics designs and documentation are handled in line with applicable export control classifications.  

Who you are

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience.  

• Proven track record leading avionics system design and integration on complex vehicles (aerospace, defence, automotive, or comparable high-reliability domain).  

• Strong knowledge of avionics architectures: power distribution, data buses (e.g. CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), sensor integration, flight computers.  

• Experience leading AIT processes and test campaigns.  

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills 

What we offer

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Security and Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work we undertake, applicants must be a EU/Nato/German citizen, and be eligible for German Security Clearance.