Senior Engineering Manager, Safety Engineering (m/f/d)

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Engineering Manager of Safety to serve as the definitive authority on the safety, security, and resilience of our complex systems. In this senior leadership role, you will drive the development and execution of comprehensive safety engineering and cybersecurity strategies that safeguard our platforms across their entire lifecycle. Your mission is to ensure our systems operate with uncompromising safety, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and remain robust against evolving cyber threats.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to identify and mitigate safety risks and security vulnerabilities, while establishing the processes, standards, and governance needed to enable secure, resilient, and mission-critical system development.

What You’ll Build

• Define and implement the organization’s safety strategy
• Establish and maintain safety frameworks, policies, and processes
• Lead hazard analyses and risk assessments for complex systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and certifications
• Integrate safety-by-design and security-by-design into system architecture
• Drive secure development practices across software and hardware teams
• Manage safety cases, risk registers, and incident response processes
• Build and lead a high-performing safety team while fostering a strong safety culture

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in safety engineering or risk management
• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems
• Knowledge of relevant safety and cybersecurity standards and frameworks
• Strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skill

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable