Rheinmetall

About the Company

As an integrated technology group, the listed company Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, stands for a company that is as strong in substance as it is successful internationally, and that is active in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. Rheinmetall is a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry and at the same time a driver of forward-looking technological and industrial innovations in the civilian markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.

Through our work in various fields, we at Rheinmetall take on responsibility in a dramatically changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security.
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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Rheinmetall

Job Title

Trials Support Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Trials Support Engineer Role Summary: Support planning, execution, and qualification of vehicle systems for Main Battle Tanks under the Challenger 2 Life Extension Program (CR2 LEP), ensuring compliance with technical and operational standards. Expectations: - Minimum 2 years’ experience in trial planning or execution within military land equipment. - Proven ability to write technical reports. - Proficient in MS Office (essential). - Must hold a valid UK driver’s license. - Must be able to obtain SC-level security clearance. - Experience with SAP and Teamcenter software packages. - Understanding of live firing procedures and range safety is advantageous. - Familiarity with DRACAS and UK vehicle testing legislation is beneficial. Key Responsibilities: - Support development of trials management plans (e.g., H&S, security). - Generate and maintain trial programs in DOORS and MS Project. - Assist with Trials Readiness Reviews, including material preparation and review participation. - Record trials incidents via DRACAS, draft incident reports, and support incident committees. - Coordinate with stakeholders (internal, MOD, Army, suppliers). - Oversee trial vehicle maintenance, ensuring adherence to design standards. - Conduct independent testing as part of a deployed team or individually. Required Skills: - Technical report writing. - Proficiency in DOORS and MS Project. - Stakeholder coordination. - Knowledge of armored vehicle design/operation. - Familiarity with corrective action systems. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree in engineering or equivalent experience (desirable). - No mandatory certifications specified.

Shropshire, United kingdom

On site

09-10-2025

Company Name

Rheinmetall

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, integrate, and maintain software for defence vehicle systems. Work on new development, legacy application support, and specification of externally developed components, ensuring compliance with contractual and cost‑effective requirements. Expectations: - Apply OOP concepts in C++17+ to build robust, reusable modules. - Translate architecture and functional requirements into detailed design using UML/SysML. - Execute end‑to‑end software lifecycle activities from specification through testing, verification, and documentation. - Manage individual workload to meet milestones and deliverables. - Produce, review, and refine technical artifacts such as test plans, schedules, and reports. - Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems engineers, test teams, and project planners. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement software components for system and sub‑system levels. - Integrate new and legacy software, ensuring compatibility with hardware and networking interfaces. - Develop and maintain test tools, generate test schedules, and oversee integration plans. - Perform self‑verification and peer reviews to guarantee quality and completeness. - Update knowledge of engineering developments and apply them to ongoing projects. - Estimate effort, support task planning, and schedule own work to meet deliverable timelines. Required Skills: - C++17+ (OOP, design patterns), UML/SysML, full SDLC knowledge. - Software verification/testing, unit testing (e.g., GoogleTest). - Cross‑platform Windows/Linux development, Git, CI/CD. - Experience with DDS/Ethernet communication, CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 (advantageous). - Familiarity with build systems (CMake), IDEs (Visual Studio), and issue trackers (Jira, YouTrack). - Knowledge of databases (MariaDB/MySQL), XML/JSON, cryptography (advantageous). - Agile development exposure (advantageous). Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - No mandatory certifications, but experience in regulated defence or similar environments is preferred.

Shropshire, United kingdom

On site

06-11-2025

Company Name

Rheinmetall

Job Title

Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Role Summary Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering for electro‑optical and other defense systems, integrating military off‑the‑shelf (MOTS) and custom components. Acts as Design Authority, requirement manager, and configuration control lead, interfacing with customers, cross‑functional engineering teams, and project management. Expectations - Deliver technical solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements. - Maintain traceability and integrity of system requirements, designs, and documentation. - Drive integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) plans for programmes of varying size. Key Responsibilities - Capture, maintain, and trace customer and internal product requirements. - Serve as Design Authority for assigned system projects and oversee subsystem design and integration. - Define and execute IV&V strategies, drawing on product‑level verification where appropriate. - Lead system‑level configuration management and version control. - Communicate technical issues, compliance status, and V&V results with customers and stakeholders. - Produce concise technical and project documentation for internal and external audiences. - Support sales and bids by providing technical estimates, requirement analyses, and pre‑bid documentation. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise product outcomes. Required Skills - 3+ years of systems engineering experience. - Proficient in requirements management, traceability, and documentation. - Demonstrated experience with IV&V of complex systems. - Strong verbal and written technical communication. - Ability to produce clear technical documentation for diverse audiences. - Familiarity with configuration management processes. Required Education & Certifications - STEM degree or equivalent vocational experience in engineering. - Knowledge of tools such as IBM DOORS Next and TestRail (preferred). - Certifications in functional safety standards (IEC 61508 or ISO 26262) and military vehicle systems standards (DEF STAN 00‑082, 23‑09, DEF STAN 00‑035, MIL‑STD‑810) are highly desirable but not mandatory. Required Education & Certifications (summary) - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent). - Systems Engineering experience: 3+ years. - Familiarity with functional safety and military standards desirable.

Newport, United kingdom

On site

Senior

04-12-2025