> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1329933-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1329933-senior-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (Senior) Systems Engineer - **Company:** Isar Aerospace - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc688fc7a71f6631 ## About the Role Isar Aerospace is seeking a (Senior) Systems Engineer with experience in the development and qualification of complex aerospace systems. In this role, you will contribute to the systems engineering activities that support the successful development, verification, qualification, and operation of Spectrum and future launch systems., * Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace, defense, launch systems, spacecraft, aviation, or other highly regulated engineering industries. * Strong understanding of formal systems engineering principles across the complete product lifecycle. * Demonstrated experience in requirements engineering, verification and validation, qualification, certification, compliance, or mission assurance activities. * Experience developing qualification and verification approaches for complex hardware systems. * Experience leading technical discussions with regulatory and safety authorities, including preparation and presentation of compliance and qualification evidence. * Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, ESA, FAA, EASA, MIL-STD, or equivalent engineering standards. * Strong knowledge of technical review processes, systems engineering governance, and lifecycle management. * Experience managing complex technical interfaces across multiple engineering organizations. * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. * Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and levels of the organization. * Experience generating technical documentation, compliance evidence, and engineering reports. * Fluent in spoken and written English. Bonus Skills * Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, propulsion systems, or other large-scale aerospace systems. * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). * Experience with requirements management tools. * Experience in reliability engineering, safety engineering, FMEA/FMECA, or mission assurance disciplines. * Experience in project or technical leadership roles ## Description Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Product Office, Launch Systems Engineers, Engineering Teams, Program Management, and Quality functions, you will support the definition and implementation of systems engineering processes, qualification approaches, compliance activities, and technical baseline management across the product lifecycle. You will help ensure that requirements are translated into coherent, verifiable, and traceable technical solutions while maintaining alignment with program objectives and regulatory expectations. Your Role in Our Space Mission * Define and maintain systems engineering processes, methods, and standards across launch vehicle development programs. * Define requirements tailoring strategies for development, qualification, acceptance, operational, and customer use cases. * Develop and maintain vehicle-level Verification, Validation, and Qualification strategies and plans. * Coordinate the development and presentation of technical compliance evidence to external authorities, ensuring requirements, verification activities, and qualification results are effectively communicated and accepted. * Define compliance demonstration methods and qualification approaches for system and subsystem requirements. * Ensure alignment between requirements, verification activities, qualification campaigns, and generated evidence. * Support major technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR). * Establish and maintain technical baseline management processes throughout the product lifecycle. * Support architecture development by ensuring technical consistency, traceability, and requirements compliance across engineering domains. * Support mission assurance, reliability, safety, and compliance activities throughout the development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Staying Safe in the AI Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/521-staying-safe-in-the-ai-future) - [The Migration Cookbook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100164-the-migration-cookbook) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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