Defence tech jobs in Germany: software, data and engineering roles
608 open technical roles at 48 defence and security companies in Germany: Software engineering (139), Embedded and hardware (108), Data and AI (47), Cloud, networks and IT (117), Cyber security (44), Product and engineering leadership (50), Graduates and early careers (97). 495 of them are open to candidates of any nationality; the rest ask for citizenship or a government security check. 70 mention relocation support.
knds.com • Stockport • Military • Defense Manufacturing • Armored Vehicles • Trust B • Hiring 10, 1 new
Stockport • Military • Defense Manufacturing • Armored Vehicles • Trust B • Hiring 10, 1 new
Standing by our soldiers with advanced mission solutions KNDS is a leading pan-European land defense company, uniting over 11,000 employees with a €4.4 billion in revenue and a backlog of €33.1 billion in 2025.
army.mil • HQ: Arlington, United States • Military • C4ISR • Est. 1775 • Hiring 28, 16 new
HQ: Arlington, United States • Military • C4ISR • Est. 1775 • Hiring 28, 16 new
Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, United States, the United States Army is the primary land-based military service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, operating under the Department of the Army within the Department of Defense. Established in 1775 as the Continental Army, the institution is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping ground forces for combat operations, national defense, and global security missions. By commanding an extensive force of active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel, and leveraging advanced combat systems, tactical aviation, and global logistics infrastructure, the organization plays a foundational role in maintaining national security and supporting international defense alliances worldwide.
saab.com • HQ: Linköping, Sweden • Missiles • Naval Systems • C4ISR • Combat Aircraft • Defense Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1937 • Hiring 485, 49 new
HQ: Linköping, Sweden • Missiles • Naval Systems • C4ISR • Combat Aircraft • Defense Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1937 • Hiring 485, 49 new
Saab is a Swedish aerospace and defense company headquartered in Linkoping and founded in 1937. The company develops and manufactures advanced products and systems for military defense and civil security, including fighter aircraft, submarines, radar systems, and missiles. It operates globally with a presence in over 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 nations, focusing on innovation and international partnerships.
airbus.com • HQ: Blagnac, France • Defense Manufacturing • Satellite Manufacturing • Aerospace Manufacturing • Aircraft Manufacturing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1970 • Trust B • Hiring 2357, 352 new
HQ: Blagnac, France • Defense Manufacturing • Satellite Manufacturing • Aerospace Manufacturing • Aircraft Manufacturing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1970 • Trust B • Hiring 2357, 352 new
Airbus is a European aerospace group formed in 1970 as a consortium of French, German, British and Spanish manufacturers to build a competitor to the American aircraft industry, and now the largest commercial aircraft maker in the world. Its passenger jets run from the A220 through the best-selling A320 family to the A350 widebody, built in an unusual pan-European industrial system where major sections are made in different countries and flown to final assembly lines. Beyond airliners it is the largest civil helicopter maker, builds telecommunications and observation satellites, and supplies military aircraft including the A400M transport.
≈ $82k – $199k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 5+ years exp • In office (Donauwörth, Germany) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Architect • French (Optional) • German • English
systematic.com • HQ: Aarhus, Denmark • EHR & Clinical Software • C4ISR • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1985 • Hiring 30, 4 new
HQ: Aarhus, Denmark • EHR & Clinical Software • C4ISR • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1985 • Hiring 30, 4 new
Systematic is a Danish software company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Aarhus. It develops mission-critical software for defence command systems, healthcare and libraries. The company works with armed forces and hospitals across Europe and North America.
495 of the 608 roles here state no citizenship or security-check demand. A role that does - a citizenship, a national security vetting, a US clearance - says so in its advert, and the card marks it.
Which companies hire most?
HENSOLDT (144), Rheinmetall (77), Airbus (65), BAE Systems (46), Helsing (41).
Which employers count as defence companies?
Companies whose main business is defence and security - prime contractors, defence electronics, naval, land and air systems, defence software and the defence tech startups - and the defence divisions of diversified groups. Companies of Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Iran and North Korea and companies under sanctions are left out.
How fresh is this?
Every role is re-checked on the employer's own careers board at least every 48 hours, and the page is rebuilt every night.
HENSOLDT
Rheinmetall
Airbus
BAE Systems
Helsing
MBDA Deutschland
CACI International
Thales Group
Tytan Technologies
Rolls-Royce
ARX Robotics
Terma
WORK Microwave
Leonardo
Orcrist Technologies
