Hensoldt | Germany | 89xxx Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 03.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Naval & Ground Infrastructure (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the areas of air, land, sea, cyber and space, and supports forces around the world to detect threats early and make sound operational decisions. Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber competencies with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT generated sales of EUR 2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. At the Ulm site, we are looking for a department manager for the Naval & Ground Infrastructure area at the next possible time. The department is responsible for the technical specification, architecture, design and verification of the infrastructure and network solutions of our Naval and Ground radar systems and thus ensures the successful integration of radar products into different platforms and applications. Head of Naval & Ground Infrastructure (w/m/d) The department combines engineers and technical managers with expertise in the development of complex technical infrastructure and network systems. These include, in particular, power generation and power distribution, heat, cold and ventilation systems, antenna pedals, inertial navigation systems and network infrastructure. The department develops and specifies tailor-made infrastructure and network solutions for a variety of naval and ground radar products – from the TRx-4D product family to ASR systems to passive radar solutions – for stationary, mobile and maritime applications. The department works closely with system engineering, product management, hardware and software development, integration, verification & validation as well as customers and suppliers. The technical coordination with suppliers, the evaluation of solutions and the verification of the implementation are central interfaces. Through this integrated responsibility, the department ensures that our radar products can be operated reliably, efficiently and sustainably under various platform conditions. .
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Disciplinary, professional and organizational management of the Naval & Ground Infrastructure department Responsibility for specification, architecture, design and verification of infrastructure and network systems (energy, climate, mechanics, navigation, communication) Ensuring consistent, consistent infrastructure and network architecture across all radar and platform systems Development of modular, reusable infrastructure and network solutions for different products and application scenarios Control of technical concept creation from requirement analysis to architecture and design to integration and verification Ensuring efficient cooperation with system engineering, product management, hardware/software development, integration and V&V Central technical interface to suppliers: technical specification, solution assessment, interface management and verification of delivery items Acquisition support and development offerings including technical concepts and cost estimates Support for Recruiting Measures in Responsibility Leadership, promotion and further development of employees Personnel and resource planning for responsibility Ensuring compliance with development processes, engineering standards and quality and approval requirements Takeover of operational tasks to ensure daily business Management and cooperation in optimization and improvement projects to increase efficiency, quality and innovative strength
Complete studies in electrical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, communications technology, computer science, systems engineering or comparable Multiannual experience in the development of complex technical systems, ideally in the radar, sensor or defence environment Experience gained in the technical specification, architecture and design of system infrastructures Experience in energy, climate, mechanics, navigation or network infrastructure of complex systems Experience in the development and integration of infrastructure and network solutions for stationary, mobile or maritime systems Experience in technical verification and system verification Experience in technical cooperation with suppliers incl. Specification, assessment and verification Experience in technical concepts, offers and cost estimates Experience in the management of interdisciplinary development projects as well as strong leadership experience in the management of technical teams Strong analytical conceptual skills and structured problem-solving competence, coupled with sound technical decision-making taking into account costs, time, quality and risks Very good communication, moderation and organizational capabilities as well as strategic thinking to further develop infrastructure and network architecture Willingness to cooperate in the daily business Experience in optimization and improvement projects Flowing German and Treatable English Knowledge
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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