0Abteilungsleiter Applied AI and Analytics (m/f/d)
Hensoldt | Germany | 84xxx, 82xxx Taufkirchen, Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 23.02.2026 on stepstone.de

Abteilungsleiter Applied AI and Analytics (m/f/d)

Branch: Electrical engineering Branch: Electrical engineering


HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. We are looking at the HENSOLDT sites in Taufkirchen and Ulm Head of Department Applied AI and Analytics (w/m/d) HENSOLDT develops solutions that efficiently connect sensors and effectors to each other and thus create data spaces. Modern AI technologies are used both for data generation and for data evaluation. For the Applied AI and Analytics department, you will be guided by a competence team that, together with group-wide experts, plays an important role in the technological development. They ensure that all technical, safety-relevant and organisational processes are in line – for the highest possible efficiency and quality in development. They have experience in AI technologies in use and system and software development and want to develop in a challenging international environment. Then this place is just the right one for you! !

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Disciplinary, professional and organizational management of a development department Responsibility for the strategic orientation of the department, derived from the overriding corporate strategy Creating and defining budget, personnel and resource planning Identification and provision of necessary competences through the establishment of personnel and/or professional/personal further development of employees Ensuring the planning and implementation of commissioned development projects and services in the coordinated quality, time and cost framework Establishing binding engineering standards and efficient development processes for AI and analytic solutions. Definition, design and implementation of the “Center of Competence” department as a group-wide development partner, including across GmbH boundaries Responsibility for successful cooperation with external partners Acquisition support and development offerings Promoting innovation and continuous improvement of development processes taking into account sustainable and synergetic approaches Ensuring the reusability and scalability of AI and analytic components for different programs and products

Completed engineering studies or comparable Multiannual professional and disciplinary leadership experience Found experience in the industrial use of AI systems and their integration into complex software or system architectures Extensive experience in the planning and control of complex development projects Extensive experience in supporting organizational and technological changes Experiences in the delivery of SW products of advantage Conflictability and pronounced communication and organizational competence Entrepreneurial thinking with a pronounced orientation German and English skills Understanding systemic dependencies in complex technical environments, if possible in the defence environment Analytical competence to use and improve relevant flow and performance indicators Ability to establish a continuous improvement culture Communication strength, diplomatic appearance and organisational skills

Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability

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ava Hensoldt
89077  Taufkirchen, Ulm
Germany
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