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Deputy Manager Defense and Automotive Products (m/w/d)

BraunschweigFull-time2026-08-14 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead a team of ~15 engineers developing software-defined radar sensors for defense and automotive applications, including C-UAS sensors, altimeters, and automotive sensors.

Role type

Deputy Manager, Defense and Automotive Products

Builds

Software-defined radar sensors, C-UAS systems, altimeters, and application-specific software for tracking, classification, and sensor fusion

Domain

Defense and Automotive, Embedded Systems, Radar Technology

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C, C++, Embedded Linux, ROS2, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Embedded Hardware/Software, Project Management, Team Leadership, Code Quality Assurance

Preferred skills

PhD in Software Engineering or Computer Science, Fluent English, German language skills

Technologies

C, C++, Linux, ROS2

Responsibilities

Support the Department Head and take on specific tasks directly, Coordinate projects and prioritize tasks between the department and Embedded Software/other software areas, Lead teams within the department and foster a strong team culture, Coach, motivate, lead, and provide technical guidance to team members, Ensure effective use of technical resources and high code quality

Seniority

Senior, Hands-on IC with management responsibilities