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Product Manager Sensor & Mission Systems | AIRBUS (m/f/x)

Manching, Germany

Anchor product visions in complex systems – as a Product Owner, you create technological connections.

At Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in the Ingolstadt/Manching area, you will act as Product Manager Sensor & Mission Systems, steering a core element of future airborne and ground systems. You will apply your systems engineering knowledge to realize sensor management, image processing, and data analysis capabilities within the Eurodrone program, thereby helping to shape the next generation of mission-critical platforms.

Apply now – and help shape the future of mission-critical systems.


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, between 67,000 € and 81,000 €. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Product Ownership
Systems Engineering
Agile Methodologies
English
German

Benefits


Canteen & catering

Canteen & catering

delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria


Optimum work-life balance

Optimum work-life balance

flexible working hours, 35-hour workweek, 30 vacation days & special leave


Mobile & sustainable

Mobile & sustainable

employee car park and travel allowance


Attractive remuneration

Attractive remuneration

Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale


Individual development opportunities

Individual development opportunities

international, Group-wide training & development


Future-proof

Future-proof

company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution


Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits

Responsibilities


  • Product vision and roadmap: Own and communicate the product vision and roadmap for the sensor-control subsystem within the overall system
  • Requirements management: Translate mission requirements, stakeholder needs, and regulatory constraints into a prioritized product backlog
  • User stories and acceptance criteria: Define user stories and acceptance criteria that ensure both functional performance and systems-engineering attributes
  • Development team collaboration: Work closely with the development team (systems and software engineers) to set realistic sprint goals and deliver on time
  • Agile steering: Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, acting as the primary liaison with external stakeholders
  • Risk and compliance management: Maintain traceability matrices and reflect safety/mission-critical standards in the backlog
  • Performance monitoring: Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for features, defect density, sensor performance, and schedule variance
  • Continuous improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of agile practices and data-driven decision-making within the team


Qualifications

  • Successfully completed Master's or Diplom degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
  • Many years of professional experience (5+ years) in the areas of sensor control, avionics, autonomous systems, or other mission-critical platforms
  • Proven expertise as a Product Owner with experience delivering complex hardware or software products and strong backlog management skills
  • Proficient use of JIRA/Confluence, DOORS for requirements traceability, CAMEO, MATLAB/Simulink for sensor modeling, and basic version control (Git)
  • Business fluent English (at least C1); German skills are an advantage
  • Willingness to travel for sporadic interactions at the Manching site
  • CVs are required in English
  • Analytical thinking, teamwork, and strong communication skills
  • CV in English required
  • A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory

Become Part of the ARTS Group

Give your career a head start with ARTS in an international and innovative work environment. As a trusted, creative partner, consultant, and companion for HR services, turnkey industrial solutions, and innovative organizational concepts across diverse high-tech industries, ARTS understands the qualitative demands of the market and offers forward-looking services. The following position is to be filled as temporary employment.