System Test Manager (f/m/d)

Lead and drive software testing and validation activities for innovative defence solutions while ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a project-based testing team within the defence domain and coordinate all relevant verification and validation activities
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies for software products
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor both manual and automated testing activities
• Design and execute system and acceptance tests based on functional, technical, and operational requirements
• Ensure high quality standards across all phases of the software and product development lifecycle
• Introduce, optimize, and continuously improve modern testing methodologies, tools, and meaningful test metrics
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, product lines, and development teams to ensure successful product validation
• Support the continuous improvement of testing processes, quality standards, and testing frameworks

Required Technical & Professional Expertise

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related STEM field, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Strong experience in software testing with a deep understanding of verification and validation processes.
• Hands-on experience with functional, acceptance, and performance testing.
• Solid knowledge of IP networking concepts including IP addressing, routing, switching, and wired and wireless communication technologies (Ethernet, VHF, UHF, LTE, SatCom).
• Experience working with the V-Model XT and ideally familiarity with ISO 29119 testing standards.
• Practical experience with ALM and test management tools such as Jira/Xray, IBM DOORS, or similar platforms.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Analytical and structured working style combined with a strong customer-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to solve problems effectively in complex project environments.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to undergo a security clearance process where required due to work within defence or critical infrastructure environments.