Projektleiter ISTAR Software - Data Fusion and Image Processing (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. For ''ISTAR Solutions'' we are looking for a ''Project Manager ISTAR Software - Data Fusion and Image Processing (w/m/d)' for Ceretron Modules and EDF Projects at the Oberkochen/Aalen site. Project Manager ISTAR Software - Data Fusion and Image Processing (w/m/d) The “ISTAR Solutions” division is responsible for the development of innovative EgdeAI software solutions that combine sensor data from different spectra in real time on a platform. Through the intelligent fusion of the sensor data and orchestration of all mission equipment, Ceretron creates a consistent tactical positional image - i.e. digital information superiority - and creates rapid action by enormous user relief in real time. The focus is on scalable software products and solutions from the software-defined-defence (SDD). In your role as project manager, you take over the operational management and coordination of complex software projects focusing on Ceretron Software Modules - Image Processing, Deep Learning and Data Fusion. In addition, You are responsible for managing a funding project under the European Defence Fund (EDF). You control the internal interfaces within HENSOLDT and within the framework of the EDF project between EU authorities, industrial partners, research institutions to successfully integrate innovative software modules into Ceretron according to the SDD framework conditions.

Operational Project Management: Responsibility for the planning, control and implementation of internal software development projects within the framework of Ceretron and external funding and development projects within the framework of the European Defence Fund (EDF) Date, Budget and Resource Responsibility: Monitoring of milestones as well as cost, capacity and risk management to ensure timely and quality-oriented project results Stakeholder Management: Central interface and close coordination between interdisciplinary development teams, system architecture and product management. Coordination of subprojects within multinational industrial consortia and research institutions, coordination with EU authorities and national defence ministries Designing the product roadmap: Close exchange with product management and system architecture for transferring EDF research results and demonstrators into scalable, standard ISTAR software products readiness for international missions

Complete technical MINT (Master/Diplom), for example in computer science, physics, electrical and information technology, cybernetics or industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification Good understanding of modern software architectures, image processing and AI-based sensor data fusion as well as the requirements for interoperability of software modules Experience in managing complex high-tech software projects in the field of security and defence, ideally with experience in managing EU funding projects (e.g. EDF, Horizon Europe) or multinational cooperation programmes Understanding the governance structures, funding regulations and consortial mechanisms of the European Defence Fund (EDF) and experience in work-package and reporting management Strong negotiating skills, intercultural competence and enforcement strength in dealing with international partners and contracting authorities German and English knowledge in word and writing

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