Senior Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

You will design and optimize in-system networks for robotic platforms. You will work with systems, hardware, electrical, and software teams to define communication architectures from customer requirements to final verification.

What you will do

• Create technical system specifications from customer, market, and mission needs.
• Develop MBSE models in SysML including functional, behavioral, and architectural views.
• Build requirement structures, verification plans, and full traceability.
• Perform trade-off analyses to compare architecture options.
• Ensure consistency across requirements, models, design, and verification.
• Manage baselines and change management.
• Build requirements for certification, safety, and export control.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least six years of professional systems engineering experience on complex technical systems.
• Working knowledge of the V-model and ASPICE.
• Practical MBSE experience with SysML.
• Hands-on requirements management in JAMA, or in comparable tools such as DOORS or Polarion.
• Strong skills in requirements analysis, deriving technical specifications, and designing verification strategies.
• Clear written and spoken German and English.

Nice to have

• experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive projects, particularly safety-critical ones
• familiarity with standards such as ISO 15288, ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148, or ISO 26262
• exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, embedded software, requirements-based testing, or system integration

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program
• dog-friendly office
• relocation support where applicable

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. The company develops systems to assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders.