Deputy Manager Defense and Automotive Products (m/f/d)

Introduction We are smartmicro, a leading specialist in high-performance radar sensor technology. We design, develop, and manufacture sensors and systems for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure, as well as for defense and aerospace applications. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving under all weather conditions, optimize traffic flow to reduce travel times, and reliably and efficiently detect threats from drones and other aircraft.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager for our Defense and Automotive business unit, who will drive the development of our latest products for the defense and automotive sectors – software-defined radar sensors – and help provide state-of-the-art radar systems and solutions to our rapidly growing customer base.

You will lead a team of approximately 15 engineers in the following areas: Mainstream development team for smartmicro standard products (C-UAS sensors, altimeters, and automotive sensors) Customer project teams developing custom C-UAS or altimeter products Application-specific software for tracking, classification, and sensor fusion Software tools (e.g., for visualization and data logging) Data logging / system tests Languages and tools used: C, C++, Bare-Metal, Linux, ROS2

You will play a key role in expanding and further developing the team. Over time, you will have the opportunity to take over full management of the department.

Your Tasks You will support the Department Manager and take over certain tasks directly You are responsible for coordinating projects and prioritizing tasks between your department and the Embedded Software and other software departments, with a strong customer focus You will support the leadership of the teams within your department and, in cooperation with group leaders and other departments, promote a strong culture of teamwork This includes coaching, motivating, leading, and providing technical guidance to team members You should ensure the effective use of technical resources and guarantee a high quality of the developed code

Your Strengths Completed Master's or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field Many years of experience in the areas of software technology, development methods and tools, software architecture, CI/CD, Embedded Linux, C, and C++ You possess a deep understanding of embedded hardware and software. Additionally, you demonstrate a strong commitment to adhering to project schedules and milestones, as well as the ability to promote this mindset within the teams You are characterized by strong social and leadership qualities, as well as high motivation and a result-oriented personality You possess excellent communication skills and are able to take on mentoring roles and organize feedback Fluent English; German skills would be an advantage

What to Expect From Us Innovation: state-of-the-art technology, innovation, and fast development cycles, excellent work and testing equipment Pleasant working environment: informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation Future-oriented workplace: modern buildings, offices, and laboratories, permanent employment contracts, and individual training opportunities Attractive location: located directly on the Autobahn, direct bus stop at our location, parking facilities for cars and bicycles, free charging station for electric vehicles Flexible working: hybrid working (4 days presence in the office per week) Activities: team events, gym membership, and more. Further benefits