CareerPlan

Technical Manager / Project Chief Engineer (m/w/d)

DeutschlandFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Technical leadership and full project execution for national and international projects in Mechatronics and Astronomy, serving customers and internal teams.

Role type

Senior Technical Manager / Project Chief Engineer

Builds

Antenna, telescope, and smart mechatronics systems

Domain

Aerospace and Mechatronics

Required skills

System engineering, project management, technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, change management, design-to-cost, requirement management, interface management, safety processes, test management, documentation management

Preferred skills

Multidisciplinary system knowledge (mechanics, process engineering, electrical engineering, software), experience with public-funded project regulations (ESA, NATO, DLR), fluency in English and German, willingness to travel internationally

Technologies

Antenna systems, telescope systems, smart mechatronics

Responsibilities

Lead technical aspects for customers and internal teams, coordinate internal departments (Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Documentation), manage external technical coordination with customers and stakeholders, lead and mentor staff, manage project phases from acquisition to closure, support after-sales operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities