Head of the Analysis and Functional Design of Digital Systems Department (m/f/d)

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

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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