Software Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to lead the development of our cutting-edge drone technology. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing software architectures that meet our high standards for quality and innovation.

• Lead the definition of software architectures that meet our quality and innovation standards
• Analyze and create software/system architectures and concepts that are up to date and meet our high quality standards
• Establish efficient workflows and usage of tools for software development according to aviation standard
• Manage communication between teams and enable them to efficient and effective prioritization in order to drive the vision in right direction
• Take over requirements analysis/monitoring and coordinate with the customer, as well as internal departments
• Be actively involved in the release process (align on system level and support software development teams)
• Handle developers in quality assurance through documentation guidelines and choice of 3rd party components
• Establish and maintain traceability between requirements and software architecture elements
• Analyze safety requirements and safety manuals and define suitable architectural solutions

• Hold a degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent discipline
• Be highly experienced as a Software Architect and have several years of relevant professional experience
• Have profound knowledge of direct industry experience in software architecture, design and development in the aviation, automotive or comparable area
• Have an excellent understanding of software engineering principles and application architecture and design
• Have a good intuition for software best practices in modern C/C++ development
• Have worked in an agile environment (Scrum, SAFe)
• Be experienced in UML and in using modeling tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Be able to present a proven track record of successful delivery of projects
• Be a self-starter with the ability to assume leadership roles
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple geographies
• Have very good knowledge of English

• We want you to be fit and healthy. That's why we provide all kinds of fitness offers via a subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership and bike leasing with BusinessBike.
• To ensure that no one goes hungry here, we offer subsidized lunches at our Foodji vending machine, as well as regular breakfast options, and, of course, the obligatory fruit basket.
• Water, juice spritzers, tea, and coffee—including three different milk alternatives—are always provided.
• Whether with mulled wine and crepes or beer and (vegan) bratwurst: successes are there to be celebrated, and we love to do so
• Dogsitter? You don't need one Four-legged friends are welcome and very popular in our office
• Flexible working hours and mobile working are part of our everyday life, although we always enjoy seeing you in the office to spend lunch breaks together It's the mix that makes the difference
• Whether you want to come to the office by bike or car, we have plenty of parking spaces and covered bike racks. And we also have free charging stations for electric vehicles

We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

We strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.