(Senior) Engineering Program Manager (all genders)

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the global leaders in defense, aviation, and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on the highest safety and innovation.

• Overall responsibility for development programs in the field of vision and camera systems in military vehicles from the concept phase to series production
• Management and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams from mechanical, electronic, software, systems, and manufacturing development
• Creation and maintenance of project plans as well as ensuring adherence to deadlines, costs, and quality objectives
• Identification, evaluation, and active management of technical, scheduling, and commercial risks
• Responsibility for project budgets and the economic management of development projects
• Close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and international partners throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Ensuring production readiness and supporting the transition from development to series projects
• Preparation and presentation of project statuses for management, customers, and other stakeholders
• Management of change processes and ensuring transparent communication among all project participants
• Continuous optimization of project management methods and development processes

• Successfully completed studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Must: Several years of professional experience in technical project or program management in the defense, vehicle, or high-tech environment
• Proven experience in managing complex hardware or mechatronic development projects throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Technical understanding in the fields of mechanics, electronics, and embedded systems
• Experience with regulatory requirements and military standards
• Experience in collaboration with international customers, suppliers, and development partners
• Knowledge in the areas of series transition, production ramp-ups, and product industrialization
• Proficient in project management methods and tools for scheduling, resource, and risk management
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as a structured approach
• High communication skills and confident demeanor at all organizational levels
• Fluent German and English skills
• Willingness to travel (approximately 40% international travel readiness)

• Professional tasks as diverse and varied as our technology
• Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and actively contribute
• Short decision-making paths and excellent development opportunities
• A highly motivated team, family-like company environment
• Job-related training and company pension scheme
• Employee benefits (e.g., bike leasing, job car, English courses, German courses, corporate benefits)
• Kindergarten care allowance (up to €300.00 per child per month)
• Option for free use of e-charging stations or subsidy for job tickets (Germany ticket)
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities – personal contribution €30/month
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave