Civilian jobs in Germany after military electronics work

536 open roles at 216 companies in Germany fit the civilian work of military electronics technicians: Hardware (536). The roles were matched by hand to the work these specialties do in most armed forces, whatever a given army calls the trade.

Roles matched by handRebuilt 28 Oct 2026
open roles in Germany
536
companies
216
civilian role areas
2
median stated pay (hardware)
$88k

Civilian roles for military electronics

Match: the share of the specialty's civilian work in each area
Role areaMatchOpen rolesMedian pay
Hardware60%536$88k
Field & Servicebroad area: plant, field and maintenance work too40%25,693$40k

Roles that fit military electronics

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

fraunhofer.de
fraunhofer.de · HQ: Munich, Germany · Engineering Services · Research Institutes · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1949 · Trust A · Hiring 433, 34 new
HQ: Munich, Germany · Engineering Services · Research Institutes · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1949 · Trust A · Hiring 433, 34 new
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Europe's largest organization for applied research, undertaking contract research for industry and government clients. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the organization operates numerous specialized institutes that drive technological innovations across various scientific fields. By bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application, it delivers practical solutions that empower businesses and industries worldwide.
No named decision-maker yet.
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≈ $65k – $131k per year (Estimated) · In office (Duisburg, Germany, 10am - 3pm) · Master's Degree · German: B2 · English: B2
Python
Chips/EDA
Photolithography
PVD
ALD
Ellipsometry
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Siemens

siemens.com
siemens.com · HQ: Munich, Germany · Rail Transport · Medical Imaging Systems · Building Automation & Controls · Manufacturing & Industrial Software · CAD, PLM & BIM Software · Industrial Automation · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1847 · Trust A · Hiring 1653, 443 new
HQ: Munich, Germany · Rail Transport · Medical Imaging Systems · Building Automation & Controls · Manufacturing & Industrial Software · CAD, PLM & BIM Software · Industrial Automation · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1847 · Trust A · Hiring 1653, 443 new
Siemens is a German technology conglomerate founded in Berlin in 1847 by Werner von Siemens around a telegraph that indicated letters rather than Morse code. After a decade of divestments it now concentrates on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, supplying factory automation and control systems, building and grid technology, trains and signalling, and the Teamcenter and NX design software acquired through a long run of software purchases. The Siemens Xcelerator platform ties hardware to software and digital twins, and the group retains a majority stake in the separately listed medical imaging company Siemens Healthineers.
Jim Hagemann Snabe · Chairman of the Supervisory Board · decision-maker
Ralf Thomas · Chief Financial Officer · decision-maker
Roland Busch · President & Chief Executive Officer · decision-maker
Werner von Siemens · Founder · founder
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≈ $65k – $129k per year (Estimated) · In office (Bremen, Germany) · German: B2 · English: B2
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≈ $67k – $133k per year (Estimated) · In office (Garching bei München, Germany) · PhD · English: C1
C++
Python
AI/ML
AI Agents
DevOps
Linux
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Semron

semron.com
semron.com · HQ: Dresden, Germany · AI Chips & Accelerators · Processors, MCUs & AI Chips · 11-50 employees · Est. 2020 · Startup · Trust B · Hiring 8, 1 new
HQ: Dresden, Germany · AI Chips & Accelerators · Processors, MCUs & AI Chips · 11-50 employees · Est. 2020 · Startup · Trust B · Hiring 8, 1 new
SEMRON is a German semiconductor company founded in 2020. It designs 3D-stacked memcapacitive chips for on-device AI inference. The technology targets low-power edge applications.
Kai-Uwe Demasius Co-Founder · CEO · decision-maker
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 1 day ago Hiring now · 86%

Senior IC Layout & Physical Design Engineer

≈ $91k – $173k per year (Estimated) · Senior · 5+ years exp · In office (Dresden, Germany) · Bachelor's Degree · Full-Time · Senior
Python
Chips/EDA
Cadence Virtuoso
Synopsys Custom Compiler
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engineering people

engineeringpeople.com
engineeringpeople.com · Ulm · Oberkochen · Bremen · Nuremberg · Aalen · Custom Software Development · Embedded & Electronics Design · 51-200 employees · Est. 1991 · Hiring 30, 6 new
Ulm · Oberkochen · Bremen · Nuremberg · Aalen · Custom Software Development · Embedded & Electronics Design · 51-200 employees · Est. 1991 · Hiring 30, 6 new
engineering people is a software, embedded systems and UI/UX development company. Its job ads seek IT system administrators, test automation engineers, software developers for integration and DevOps in defense, network engineers and SAP HCM engineers at sites around Lake Constance and Ulm. The company is based in Germany.
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1 day ago Hiring now · 90%

Embedded Software Entwickler (m/w/d)

≈ $67k – $135k per year (Estimated) · In office (Ulm, Germany) · Full-Time
C++
Python
DevOps
Linux
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RTX

rtx.com
rtx.com · HQ: Arlington, United States · Avionics & Flight Control · Air Defense · Missiles · Defense Manufacturing · Aerospace Manufacturing · 5000+ employees · Est. 2020 · Trust B · Hiring 3268, 363 new
HQ: Arlington, United States · Avionics & Flight Control · Air Defense · Missiles · Defense Manufacturing · Aerospace Manufacturing · 5000+ employees · Est. 2020 · Trust B · Hiring 3268, 363 new
RTX is an American aerospace and defense company formed in 2020 by the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon. It operates through three businesses: Collins Aerospace, which makes avionics, aircraft interiors and aerostructures, Pratt & Whitney, which builds commercial and military jet engines, and Raytheon, which produces missiles, air defense systems such as Patriot, radars and sensors. Its customers include airlines, aircraft manufacturers, the United States Department of Defense and allied governments. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
No named decision-maker yet.
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Verified live · 3 hours ago 1 day ago Likely open · 63%

Senior Electronic Engineer (m/f/d)

≈ $79k – $150k per year (Estimated) · Senior · In office (Lippstadt, Germany) · Full-Time · Senior · German: C1
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mtu Solutions

mtu-solutions.com
mtu-solutions.com · HQ: Friedrichshafen, Germany · Energy Storage · Industrial Machinery · Electrical & Electronic Engineering · 5000+ employees · Est. 1909 · Trust B · Hiring 224, 38 new
HQ: Friedrichshafen, Germany · Energy Storage · Industrial Machinery · Electrical & Electronic Engineering · 5000+ employees · Est. 1909 · Trust B · Hiring 224, 38 new
mtu Solutions is the product and solutions brand of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the power systems business unit of Rolls-Royce headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, offering mtu engines, generator sets, battery storage and microgrids for marine, power and industrial uses. Its engines power large yachts, tugboats, ferries and data center backup systems, and the business runs plants and service hubs in Germany, the United States, China, Singapore and the Benelux countries. It hires supply chain managers, manufacturing and MRO engineers, field service and commissioning technicians, planners, machinists and HR partners, mainly in Friedrichshafen, Aiken and Mankato.
No named decision-maker yet.
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Verified live 1 day ago Likely open · 63%

Electronic Engineer (m/w/d) - EMC Specialist

≈ $63k – $126k per year (Estimated) · In office (Friedrichshafen, Germany) · Full-Time · German: C1
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