TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 16.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Mission and Control Systems (m/f/d)
TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in overwater and underwater shipping. For over 185 years. As a strong partner to which NATO trusts, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best? Become part of our team from more than 8,500 colleagues. As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As Head of Mission and Control Systems for Engineering in the field of submarines, you take over the disciplinary leadership of over 100 experienced engineers (m/w/d). Together with your team, you are responsible for the entire system integration of modern board electronics in the current and future submarine projects – from effectors, IT infrastructure and communication systems to ESM/ECM and navigation to the complex battle and weapons deployment systems. In addition, cross-sectional topics such as software engineering and system security are included in your area of responsibility. You ensure that your team delivers compliant performance within the projects – in line with the requirements of the world of military standards, such as MIL‐STD, STANAG, AQAP, approval processes, RAMS, IT security and EMC. Together with your executives and product management, you develop the department's mid- and long-term technology and competence roadmap. You identify, promote and demand the professional and disciplined leaders of tomorrow in your team.
You have a completed university degree Master or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Communication Technology, Mechatronics, Physics or a related subject. You will bring at least 8 years of profound experience in the development and integration of complex electronic systems – the more of which in the field of maritime Wehrtechnik, the better. You have multi-year, detectable leadership experience, ideally already at group and/or department level. You have a very good technical understanding of sensor technology, signal processing, real-time systems, military data buses, software engineering and IT security. You are familiar with the typical technical development and detection principles, such as V-model, requirements management, configuration management and RAMS/ILS. You are highly loadable, communicatively strong, enforceable and perform safely and convincingly.
For us, it is self-evident to offer you optimal framework conditions. These include: Welcomeday and onboarding program Attractive extra-tariff compensation Flexible and family-friendly working time design and home office control 30 days of annual leave and special leave Excellent occupational pensions Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company Grant to the job ticket or Germany ticket Corporate fitness with nationwide partners Bike leasing Comprehensive additional services / attractive external offers Individual learning and development opportunities in presence and digital Comprehensive health management including prevention offers Close cooperation with executives and employees Collaborative cooperation and respect in dealing with each other – you can find this with us for over 185 years! If this is just as important to you, you can now apply online to specify your salary presentation and your current notice period.
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. .
Location
![]() | TKMS GmbH | |
| 24143 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
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