Head of Department Satellite Control

• Job Location: Germany
• Type: Permanent
• Posted: 05/08/2022

Your task:

•Technical and disciplinary management of the SCSW (Satellite Control Software) Engineering department in the “Software” area
•Development of a clear and visionary departmental strategy
•Leading a team of team leaders to implement department strategy
•Organization and implementation of regular department meetings
•Personnel planning for software projects as well as initiation of recruiting measures and participation in job interviews
•Determine and implement career planning and further training measures through employee appraisals
•Definition and improvement of software engineering in consultation with other line managers and software project managers
•Active further development of the department strategy with regard to agile methods
•Creation and maintenance of the relevant software processes, including support for projects in their application
•Establish and actively promote cross-project developments
•You will report to the head of the software department


Your Qualifications:

•Completed studies in a suitable subject (ideally in computer science, electrical engineering or aerospace engineering)
•Several years of professional experience in software engineering of satellite projects as well as in personnel management or in project management
•High level of communication and leadership skills as well as teamwork, a sense of responsibility and an entrepreneurial mindset
•Excellent knowledge of the application of software development processes and standards (e.g. ECSS, DO-178C, Agile methods, V-Model)
•Relevant knowledge of common MS Office tools
•Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German or the willingness to learn German


Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.