Jobs at HENSOLDT Avionics

Grow and take part in our success

We have great jobs and opportunities that will let you grow and contribute to the success of our company!

Please send your detailed application documents with CV to Mr Dieter Buchdrucker via bewerbung.avionics.de@hensoldt.net. Please let us know your salary expectations and your preferred date for your first day of work.

Job Opportunities

Current Vacancies

At HENSOLDT Avionics, we are passionate about providing diverse career opportunities for talented professionals like you. Whether you are a software developer with a love for C++, a maps and database expert or recently completed your education as salesman – we have the perfect job for you. Our company values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and exciting industry, we encourage you to explore our job openings and join our team today.

  • International Sales Manager Sales - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Completed vocational training or studies (business administration, industrial engineering) with a technical affinity
    • Sales talent with a convincing personality
    • Experience in international sales of products requiring technical explanation
    • Structured, customer- and target-orientated way of working
    • Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, social competence
    • Knowledge of the aviation sector is an advantage
    • Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications
    • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel extensively worldwide
    • Very good English skills, other foreign languages an advantage

     

    Your tasks:

    • Identifying potential new customers and maintaining existing customers worldwide
    • Expansion of the sales network by identifying new business partners
    • Preparing offers and responding to tenders
    • Regular reporting on activities and results
    • Continuously monitoring and analysing the market and competitive situation
    • Tracking trends as input for targeted product developments
    • Supporting customers in planning system / device integration
    • Representing the company at international trade fairs, price and contract negotiations
  • Employee Service / Technical Support Support - (m/f/d)

     

    Technical Support Specialist (m/f/d)

    Why You'll Love Working Here
    We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where you’ll have opportunities for growth and collaboration. You'll be working on challenging projects, interacting with international clients, and contributing directly to the success of our products and services. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work options, and a focus on continuous professional development.

    Your Profile

    • Background: Completed technical studies (e.g., Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Electronics). Equivalent experience also welcomed.
    • Technical Skills: Experience working with Unix/Linux and Windows systems. Understanding of complex technical systems and processes.
    • Communication & Support:
      • Proven experience in supporting and communicating with customers.
      • Fluent in English and German, additional languages are a plus.
      • Strong communication skills and team-oriented.
    • Mindset:
      • Solution-oriented thinker with a proactive approach.
      • Willingness to learn and adapt, especially in evolving technical environments.

     

    What You'll Be Doing
    As our Technical Support Specialist, you'll be the main point of contact for our worldwide customer base, providing exceptional service and building strong customer relationships. Your responsibilities include:

    • Incident Management: Efficiently handling and managing customer incidents.
    • Problem Solving: Performing technical problem analysis (Tier 1 and 2) to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
    • Customer Engagement: Establishing and maintaining strong customer loyalty through regular contact, both remotely (via phone, email, video) and in-person.
    • Collaboration: Working closely with teams across the company, including Sales, Project Management, Software and Hardware Development, Testing, and Production.
    • Process Improvement: Contributing ideas for optimizing our processes and workflows.
    • System Testing and Maintenance: Assisting with system tests, maintenance, and performance assessments.

     

    Why This Role Is Exciting

    • Global Impact: Work with international clients and expand your understanding of global technical challenges.
    • Learning & Growth: Opportunities to learn from a highly skilled and collaborative team. Potential for career growth in engineering or customer success roles.
    • Work Environment: We offer flexible working conditions, including partially remote work options and a supportive team culture.

     

    Please send your detailed application documents, including your CV, salary expectations, and availability, via email as a single PDF file to: bewerbung.avionics.de@hensoldt.net

  • Project Manager Project Management - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Completed technical studies or comparable degree
    • Experience in the field of classical and agile project management
    • Technical knowledge desirable
    • Willingness to travel at home and abroad
    • Fluent in written and spoken business English
    • Experience in MS Project desirable

     

    Your tasks:

    • Management of development and customer projects
    • Independent creation and maintenance of project plans in close coordination with the development department
    • Intensive exchange with our customers as well as internal communication and project control
    • Responsible for risk management, resource planning and project controlling
    • Reporting project progress to senior management
    • Responsibility for the execution of projects in terms of quality, cost and time
    • Implementation of modern PM methods and further development of the PM organisation
  • Avionics Software Developer C++ Software Development - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Several years of professional experience in the development of systems with C++
    • Enthusiasm for software development and avionics systems
    • Very good knowledge of English
    • Hensoldt Avionics values teamwork, creativity and communication
    • We appreciate Experience with some of the following technologies: git, OpenGL and/or Vulkan, DO-178C, UML, Linux desktops, VxWorks, Embedded Linux such as Yocto, Meson, Continuous integration, Python, SQL, Cyber security, Geospatial data.

     

    Your tasks:

    • As a software developer you will work on our existing and future avionics systems.
    • Most of your work will focus on software development and design.
    • You might try to avoid doing units tests and documentation, but you will have to do some anyway.
    • Your experience might also contribute to improving our software processes.
    • You will also help other teams to understand and use your work.
  • Software Developer C# Software Development - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Several years of professional experience in the development of systems with C# and WPF
    • Suitable university degree or professional experience
    • Enthusiasm for software development and avionics systems
    • Very good knowledge of English
    • Hensoldt Avionics values teamwork, creativity and communication
    • We appreciate Experience with some of the following technologies: XAML, MVVM, Prism, git, UML, Continuous integration, Geospatial data, C++, SQL, Cyber security.

     

    Your tasks:

    • As a software developer you will work on our existing and future avionics systems.
    • Most of your work will focus on software development and design.
    • You might try to avoid doing units tests and documentation, but you will have to do some anyway.
    • You will also help other teams to understand and use your work.
  • Hardware Development Engineer Electronics Hardware Development - (m/f/d)

    Your tasks:

    • Development of electronic assemblies for avionics systems.
    • Support for external development service providers.
    • Creation of block diagrams, circuit diagrams and layouts.
    • Optimization with regard to heat and EMC requirements.
    • Testing and commissioning of assemblies.
    • Creation and maintenance of documentation during development.
    • Support of system qualification according to aviation standards

    Your profile:

    • Education: Electrical engineering, electronics technician, or comparable or experience
    • Experience FPGA development experience (ideally Xilinx toolchain)
    • Experience in the operation of measuring equipment (oscillator, signal generator, etc.)
    • Experience in manufacturing processes (PCB + assembly)
    • Experience with EMC-compliant design
    • Experience DO160
    • German + English
  • System Engineer Engineering - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Completed technical studies in the field of electrical engineering, computer science or similar
    • Experience in at least one of the following areas:
      • Electrical assemblies
      • Signal processing
      • Hardware and software
      • Verification
      • Test concept development
    • Confident handling of complex systems and operational control of operational (test) systems
    • High degree of initiative
    • Analytical and strategic way of thinking
    • Very good communication skills, ability to work in a team and social competence
    • Business fluent in German and English
    • High ability to work under pressure and willingness to work overtime as well as domestic and international assignments

     

    Your tasks:

    • System conceptualization, evaluation and definition of customer and system requirements
    • Design of system and subsystem components and their interfaces
    • Integration, commissioning and testing at subsystem and system level
    • Preparation of development, product and verification documents
    • Assumption of responsibility for work packages in the assigned work environment
    • Technical management of work packages with internal and external subcontractors
    • Customer support during order processing as well as during integration and acceptance
    • Communication and coordination in interdisciplinary cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
  • Technical documentation Quality (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Degree or equivalent experience in the field of technical documentation.
    • Technical understanding and a high degree of affinity for familiarising yourself with more complex products.
    • Careful, structured and independent working style.
    • Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.
    • Good knowledge of German and very good knowledge of English.
    • Experience in the field of aviation documentation and in working with a content management system would be an advantage

     

    Your tasks:

    • Maintenance and editing of technical specifications, installation and operating instructions as well as software manuals for our international customer base.
    • Creating new content for technical documentation using Microsoft Word and an XML-based content management system (CMS).
    • Designing illustrations and technical drawings.
    • Working closely with project managers to meet documentation-related project deadlines.
    • Independent procurement of information in co-operation with the development departments.
  • Trainer Trainings - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Technical degree or comparable degree / training
    • Experience in conducting trainings
    • Experience in communication with customers
    • Willingness to travel internationally
    • Good IT knowledge
    • Programming skills (desirable)
    • Understanding of complex interrelationships and technical systems
    • Very good knowledge of English / French (beneficial)
    • Communication skills and ability to work in a team
    • Ideally experience in the aviation industry

    Your tasks:

    • Conception, updating and creation of training materials
    • Development and implementation of new training concepts
    • Training our customers on our products at the Pforzheim site or at the customer site (international)
    • Technical advice / assistance to customers on site
    • Preparation and execution of internal trainings on our products
    • Evaluation of conducted trainings
    • Creation of test, support and simulation tools
  • Quality Manager Quality - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Completed vocational training or degree, ideally with further education in the field of quality and/or environmental management
    • Ability to conduct structured problem and key performance indicator analyses and systematic problem-solving using quality problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D)
    • Knowledge and experience in quality management and common preventive quality methods and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, possibly other industry-specific standards such as EN 9100)
    • Auditor training advantageous
    • Fluent German and English language skills, both written and verbal
    • Very good analytical skills

     

    Your tasks:

    • Continuous improvement and development of quality and management systems (QM, safety, and environmental management)
    • Creation and monitoring of quality-related key performance indicators
    • Optimization of processes and monitoring of corrective and preventive measures
    • Monitoring of quality objectives and policies, as well as environmental objectives and policies
    • Conducting, preparation, and follow-up of internal and external (supplier) audits
    • Participation in customer and regulatory audits
  • Test Engineer for Validation & Verification Validation & Verification - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Understanding of V-model development
    • Software test experience (also in the context of internships and final theses)
    • Independent preparation, execution and follow-up of a test
    • Programming experience in at least one language such as Matlab, Python, C++ and/or Java desirable
    • Basic knowledge of message transmission, data bus protocols (CAN, ARINC, serial protocols, etc.)
    • Close coordination with the development departments
    • Due to safety-critical systems, good comprehension skills are required
    • Good written and spoken English skills

     

    Your tasks:

    • Creating and checking project-specific V&V strategies and test specifications
    • Definition of verification methods and means as well as specification of the necessary test environment
    • Creation of error messages and validation & verification matrices
    • Working closely with the project team to ensure that tests are carried out on schedule
    • Analysing and evaluating test results and creating test documentation
  • Electronics/Mechatronics Electronics/Mechatronics - (m/f/d)

     Your profile:

    • Training in electrical engineering/mechatronics desirable. Career changers are welcome.
    • Experience in handling electronic components and assemblies
    • Understanding of technical interrelationships
    • Good knowledge of English
    • Communication skills and ability to work in a team

     

    Your tasks:

    • Mechanical and electronic production of components and assemblies
    • Testing and repair of mechanical and electronic components and assemblies
    • Documentation of the work carried out during repairs
    • Documentation of production-related documents
    • Production and repair of prototypes in collaboration with the development department
    • Preparation of qualification tests
    • Maintenance and servicing of test setups
  • Junior Product Manager (m/w/d) Product Management - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, business administration or a related field.
    • Team player with excellent communication skills.
    • Strong analytical skills and a good feel for market trends.
    • Independent working style and high self-motivation.
    • Creativity in the development of marketing materials.
    • Very good written and spoken English

    Your tasks:

    • Strategic product roadmaps: Creating and maintaining roadmaps for the strategic alignment of our product portfolio.
    • Target definition and product performance: Continuous adjustment of strategic targets as well as recording and analysing relevant key figures to measure product success.
    • Market analysis & technology scouting: Carrying out market analyses to identify trends and innovation potential.
    • Requirements management: Coordinating the creation of requirement and functional specifications and ensuring that customer specifications are translated into technical requirements.
    • Marketing support: Participation in the creation of marketing materials to promote our products.
    • Sales strategies: Creation and support of sales, product and update campaigns to increase sales.
    • Sales support: Supporting the sales team in customer meetings and in the preparation of quotations.
  • Contract & Compliance Officer Quality - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Completed vocational training or equivalent qualification in administration, business administration or a related field; a focus on legal issues is an advantage
    • Practical experience in corporate compliance and contract management
    • Basic understanding of contract content and compliance requirements
    • Confident command of German and English
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Analytical thinking and strong problem solving skills
    • Experience in the aviation or defence industry is an advantage

     

    Your tasks:

    • Reviewing contracts for compliance with company guidelines.
    • Support in the preparation and drafting of contracts and compliance documentation.
    • Maintaining and organising contracts and compliance documentation and records.
    • Communicating with internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance requirements.
    • Assisting in the resolution of contract and compliance related issues and disputes.
    • Provide training and guidance on compliance policies to team members.
    • Contributing to the preparation of compliance-related reports and documentation.

     

  • Sales Back Office Sales - (m/f/d)

    Your profile:

    • Sales talent with a confident, professional, and persuasive personality
    • Enjoyment in selling technically complex products, experience in sales of technical products is desirable
    • Commitment, professional demeanor, independent, structured, and customer- and goal-oriented working style
    • Team player with strong communication skills and social competence
    • Completed vocational training (industrial clerk) or a degree (business administration, industrial engineering) with a technical affinity
    • Knowledge in the aviation sector will make your application particularly interesting
    • Good knowledge of the common MS Office applications
    • Excellent spoken and written English skills

     

    Your tasks: 

    • Support in active customer acquisition
    • Handling customer inquiries
    • Preparation and creation of technical offers
    • Coordination of offer calculations with the finance department
    • Processing repair procedures and service requests
    • Conducting after-sales activities
    • Support for the field sales team / back-office