The position is available in Kassel or Kiel

• Disciplinary and technical responsibility, including the design and further development of the functional and logical system architecture for our systems
• Ensuring consistent, model-based functional and behavioral descriptions (MBSE / SysML, state and sequence models, function chains) as a binding reference for the E/E architecture and HW/SW development based on them
• Deriving, structuring, and maintaining system requirements at the functional and logical levels—including traceability to stakeholder requirements and to verification/validation activities
• Representing the functional perspective in cross-departmental and cross-domain committees
• Establishing, standardizing, and continuously improving methods, processes, and toolchains in the field of systems engineering / MBSE (including requirements, configuration, and change management)
• Integrating safety, SOTIF, and security requirements into the functional-logical specification and ensuring their consistent consideration throughout the entire development process

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of professional experience in systems and functional development in the automotive, defense, or aerospace sectors, ideally in a role as a systems architect, functional architect (m/f/d), or in leading relevant teams
• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering and MBSE methods, proficiency in SysML and UML, as well as experience with state, activity, and sequence diagrams and functional logic models
• A deep understanding of modern E/E vehicle architectures (domain/zone architectures, distributed functions, communication networks) and their implications for functional interfaces and allocation
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, particularly when working with multiple stakeholders and when explaining complex technical issues to management, partners, and customers
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project and supplier coordination

Stärken und Erfahrungen zählen bei Rheinmetall, auch wenn vielleicht nicht alle aufgeführten Anforderungen vollständig erfüllt sind. Wir freuen uns auf Bewerber (m/w/d), die Lust haben, etwas zu bewegen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Wir legen Wert auf Individualität und Chancengleichheit. Schwerbehinderte Bewerber (m/w/d) werden bei gleicher Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.

At our location in Kassel, we offer you:

• Work on complete systems
• Company pension plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Profit-sharing
• Flexible work schedules, flex-time model, and VIVA Family Service
• Subsidized lunch and an on-site snack bar
• Fitness and wellness programs
• Corporate Benefits platform with exclusive employee discounts at numerous retailers
• Discounted commuter pass
• Individualized and diverse external and internal professional development opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool

Learn more about our location and our employees (m/f/d) in Kassel here.

Contact Person: Timo Ruß

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