Hensoldt | Germany | 89xxx Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 03.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Product Safety & Release Management (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 Head of Division for Product Safety & Release Management at the next possible time. On the one hand, the department is responsible for ensuring and verifying the product safety of our Naval and Ground product families (TRx-4D, SPEXER, Passive Radar, ATC) and on the other hand for the technical management of the product development of our TRx-4D product family. Head of Product Safety & Release Management (w/m/d) Product Safety & Release Management unites two central functions in the development process of our products. On the one hand, the Designated System Safety Engineers (DSSE) and Functional Safety Engineers (functional safety SMS) are located here. The DSSE assumes the role of the technical manager for all product-safety-relevant aspects and accompany the system engineers during the entire development process with the focus on product safety. They are responsible for the organisation and compilation of all evidence that proves that a product is safe. An essential part of these evidence is the Functional Safety Engineers, who, as experts in functional safety, ensure and demonstrate compliance with functional safety requirements. On the other hand, the department includes the release managers of the TRx-4D product development. These are responsible for the planning, control and monitoring of the releases in order to ensure a timely, costly and quality-oriented acceptance of the product releases. Due to the close interconnection of these two areas, the department ensures both the safety and the successful and efficient release of our products. .
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Disciplinary, professional and organizational management of the department, Product Safety & Release Management' Acquisition support and development offerings in the area of responsibility Support and implementation of recruiting measures in the area of responsibility Ensuring the efficiency and cooperation of the various development teams Leadership and individual promotion/further development of employees Creating and defining budget, personnel and resource planning for the area of responsibility Ensuring compliance with development processes, quality standards and safety standards Responsibility for the organisation and compilation of all proofs of product safety and compliance with functional safety requirements Responsibility for planning, controlling and monitoring the release processes of the TRx-4D product family in order to ensure timely, cost- and quality-oriented product releases Acquisition of operational tasks within the department to ensure a smooth daily business Leadership and active cooperation in optimization and improvement projects to increase the productivity, quality and innovative strength of the department
Complete studies in the field of news technology, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or comparable System development and engineering of complex technical systems, ideal for radar or sensor technology System security knowledge: experience in the development, evaluation and verification of safety-relevant systems, ideally in the radar or defence environment Functional safety experience: knowledge of relevant standards and standards (e.g. IEC 61508, ISO 26262 or comparable), as well as practical experience in implementing and demonstrating functional safety requirements Experience in the technical management of product developments: In particular in the field of release management, including planning, control and monitoring of product releases in terms of time, cost and quality Outstanding leadership and multi-year leadership experience in the management of large development teams Insufficient experience in creating development offerings and cost assessment Ability to integrate and motivate interdisciplinary teams Extraordinary analytic conceptual capabilities, as well as exuberant moderation, communication and organizational capabilities Willingness and ability to also take over operational tasks within the department and actively participate in daily business Experience and interest in leadership and cooperation in optimization and improvement projects to increase efficiency, quality and innovative strength 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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 | Hensoldt | |
| 89077 Ulm | ||
| Germany | ||
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