Engineer for Prototype Construction and Development (m/f/d) (Project Engineer)

TKMS GmbHBöhnhusen, Rendsburg-EckernfördeEURESpublished 08/27/2026
Must-have:Remote
Nice-to-have:SAP
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Company

TKMS Hagenuk Marinekommunikation is a company of the TKMS Group. As a leading provider of maritime radio and communication systems, we support navies around the world in making the seas safer. Our location in Flintbek is near Kiel on the Baltic Sea. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Member of a dedicated team for research projects and innovative maritime communication technologies, responsible for the realization and commissioning of prototypes and demonstrators
  • Close cooperation with system architects for the detailed elaboration of the system design as well as for the design and construction of individual mechanical and electromechanical solutions in 3D-CAD, including wiring planning and creation of the associated technical drawings
  • Implementation of the conceived design as a laboratory sample, if necessary, as well as commissioning of the prototypes within the team, conducting initial functional tests and systematic troubleshooting for hardware discrepancies
  • Coordination of integration activities with relevant stakeholders, supported by occasional national and international business trips
  • Documentation of design decisions, test results, and troubleshooting processes, as well as ensuring clear and traceable communication within the team and towards external partners

Profile

  • Completed engineering degree or comparable qualification as well as desirable professional experience, especially in prototype development
  • Basic understanding of radio transmission, high-frequency technology, and digital or analog communication systems, practical experience in the integration of radio modules, antennas, control and power supply components, as well as in simple soldering, crimping, wiring, and assembly work
  • Very good CAD skills, preferably with Autodesk Inventor, and ideally experience in handling PLM and ERP systems, for example Vault Professional, ARAS Innovator or SAP S/4HANA, as well as knowledge in Systems Engineering, for example Certified Systems Engineer, are desirable
  • Good English skills in speaking and writing, confident handling of MS-Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio) as well as strong abstraction and analytical skills and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new facts, systems, and devices
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, proactive, independent, and solution-oriented way of working as well as a confident and professional appearance in contact with customers

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. These include, among others:

  • Welcomeday and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through a flexitime account as well as home office regulations
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bike leasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning and development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the staff council

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – we have been offering this for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition und Experience Barbara Belsch

We value diversity

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.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Barbara Belsch