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

Introduction

We are looking for a deputy leader of our Defense and Automotive department, who will drive the development of our latest defense and automotive products, which are software-defined radar sensors, and contribute to delivering cutting-edge radar systems and solutions to our fast-growing customer base.

You will lead a team of ~15 engineers in the following fields:

• Smartmicro standard products mainstream development team (C-UAS sensors, altimeters and automotive sensors).
• Customer projects teams who make customer-specific C-UAS or altimeter products.
• Application-specific tracking, classification and sensor fusion software
• Software tool (i.e. for visualization and data logging).
• Data logging / system testing
• Languages and tools used: C, C++, bare metal, Linux, ROS2.

Your Tasks

• You are supporting the department manager and take over certain tasks directly
• You are responsible for coordinating projects and prioritizing tasks between the department and the embedded- and other software departments, with strong customer focus
• You will support the leadership of the teams within your department, fostering a strong culture of teamwork in collaboration with the group leaders and other departments
• This includes coaching, motivating, managing and giving technical guidance to the team members
• You should strive for effectiveness in using engineering resources and maintain high quality of the developed code

Your Strengths

• Completed Master or PhD. in the field of software engineering, computer science or similar
• You have many years of experience in software technology, development methods & tools, software architecture, CI/CD, embedded Linux, C and C++
• Also, a deep understanding of embedded hard- and software
• Strong commitment to achieving project schedules and milestones, with the ability to inspire the same mindset across the teams
• You can show high social and leadership skills, next to a strong motivation and result-driven personality
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to take on mentoring roles and organize feedback
• Fluent English, German language skills would be a plus

What you can expect from us

• Innovation: latest technologies, modern building and free charging of electric and hybrid electric vehicles
• Pleasant working environment: informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation
• Future-oriented workplace: permanent employment and individual training opportunities
• Attractive location: located directly next to the highway and bus stop, with parking facilities for cars and bikes
• Flexible working: hybrid working (4 days office presence per week)
• Activities: team events, gym membership and more

Other benefits