Hensoldt | Germany | 73xxx Oberkochen | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 17.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Systems engineer for the development of imaging as well as laser-based infrared sensors (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. The "System Engineering" department within the Smart Sensors area is looking for a new location in Oberkochen at the next possible time System engineer for the development of imaging and laser based infrared sensors (w/m/d) Systemengineering is responsible for the development of all multispectral imaging sensors in the stabilized platforms for military applications such as HD TV zoom cameras, cooled and uncooled thermal imaging devices, near and shortwave infrared cameras. The development depth includes both the complete camera design including the optical design, the mechanical design, the sensor architecture consisting of detector-close image processing and video electronics, the voltage supply and mechatronic control and control of opto-mechanical drives. .
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Creation, processing and acceptance of technical specifications in DOORS and test specifications for multispectral electro-optical infrared (EOIR) sensor devices such as cameras and laser applications Definition of functional and non-functional interfaces between modules and the parent system Joint derivation of sensor-specific requirements with the competent platform system engineering and creation of traceability of all derived requirements top-down Responsibility for creating the technical concept for the respective sensor development and its effective implementation in the development team Definition of all relevant qualification and acceptance tests for the sustainable protection of the quality of the product under the specified environmental requirements Conduct engineering tests and measurements using function patterns and demonstrators in the laboratory or in the field Continuous support and cooperation in the planning of the associated development project in close coordination with the allocated DPM (w/m/d) Presentation of development results internally and externally with customers or Clients Support for offerings
Very good degree as a master of science or comparable in optoelectronics, physics or electrical engineering or comparable engineering Very good knowledge of the basics of the camera and in particular infrared camera technology and laser technology Very good knowledge of technical optics and optical system design Good knowledge of the constructive implementation of EOIR sensors with the specific environmental requirements in military applications Good knowledge of the numerical simulation of relevant physical technical functions related to the development of devices You possess a distinct team-abilities in combination with an open minded personality German and English skills readiness to review the T2 security
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