System Architect (m/f/d)

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing.

Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight.

We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a System Architect (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

System Planning & Coordination

• Overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and implementation of system development projects – including the definition of milestones, timetables and resource requirements
• Ensuring that all systems meet the technical and functional requirements and are delivered on time
• Regular reporting on project status and results to departmental management and other stakeholders

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

Proactively identifying project risks and developing concrete strategies to minimise them

Monitoring development and quality assurance processes, as well as managing and responding to system-critical incidents (outages, performance issues, security vulnerabilities) and implementing appropriate solutions

Strategic Systems Development & Technology

• Development and implementation of a long-term systems development strategy in line with the company’s objectives
• Analysis of market trends and technological developments to continuously optimise the systems landscape
• Investigation, evaluation and targeted introduction of new technologies that improve the development process or optimise the system architecture

Standards, Processes & Improvement

• Implementation and monitoring of development standards, quality guidelines and best practices
• Continuous improvement of development processes, including the introduction and further development of agile methods to increase efficiency and productivity
• Ensuring that all architectures, systems and processes are properly documented

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Close coordination with specialist departments, project teams and external stakeholders to define and validate requirements

Clear, solution-oriented communication on an equal footing – including across departmental boundaries

Your Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a comparable discipline
• At least 10 years’ professional experience in a comparable role within the aerospace or mechanical engineering sectors
• Extensive experience in the specification, design, conceptualisation and transition to series production of complex, multi-domain systems (electrical systems, electronics/hardware, actuators – electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic – and software)
• Very good knowledge of MS Office; good knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter is desirable, CATIA V5 would be an advantage
• Analytical thinking with a clear, strong focus on solutions
• Excellent communication skills and strong assertiveness
• Cost awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset
• An independent, goal-oriented and structured approach to work
• A high degree of personal responsibility combined with a team-oriented approach
• Very good command of German and English (technical vocabulary, correspondence, meetings)

We offer

• Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
• Flexible working hours and flexitime account
• Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
• 35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• Subject-specific training courses
• In-house canteen
• Employee parking spaces
• Employee recommendation system
• Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere
• Become part of our international team
• and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We
• are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our
• online tool.
• If you have any questions, please contact ­­[email protected].

MT Aerospace AG

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