Head of Systems Engineering

Head of Systems Engineering

Wingcopter

Weiterstadt, Germany

Your mission

• Build, lead, and grow the Systems Engineering team, ensuring strong performance and delivery of key product milestones;
• Define and drive the systems engineering strategy, aligned with overall product and company goals;
• Own the overall system design of our UAV platform, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and ready for certification;
• Make and guide key system design decisions across software, hardware, and mechanics;
• Drive the development of the system architecture, ensuring all parts work together seamlessly;
• Ensure clear and structured requirements, with full traceability from stakeholder needs to implementation;
• Lead system-level testing and validation, ensuring the product meets certification requirements;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team.

Your profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field;
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, including leadership in complex, safety-critical environments;
• Experience as a Systems Lead, Chief Engineer, or similar role with end-to-end system responsibility;
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes (e.g., INCOSE, ISO 15288);
• Experience with aviation certification standards (e.g., ARP4754A) and safety methods (e.g., FHA, DFMEA);
• Proven expertise in System architecture and design, Requirements engineering and traceability and System-level validation and verification;
• Experience with MBSE tools and modern systems engineering methods;
• Strong ability to make system-level decisions and technical trade-offs;
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach;
• Strong leadership and team development skills;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities;
• High level of ownership, quality focus, and structured working style.

What you bring as a perfect candidate

• You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success;
• You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude;
• You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.