SW Requirements Engineer

Software Requirements Engineer (m/w/d)

Description

We are looking for experienced Software Requirements Engineers to ensure the quality, consistency, and traceability of software requirements within platform development and customer project contexts. The role focuses on requirements control, change and risk management, and cross-functional alignment in a security-relevant environment.

Sectors

Software Platforms

Defense & Security Technology

Complex Customer Projects

Embedded & Industrial Software Systems

Company Size & Type

Large, technology-driven organization

Platform and project-based development environment

Strong focus on quality, compliance, and traceability

Cross-functional collaboration between engineering, systems, and project teams

Non-Negotiable Requirements (Must Have)

Successfully completed degree in (Technical) Computer Science or a comparable field

Professional experience in software requirements engineering

Solid understanding of software conception and design, ideally in a software platform context

Experience controlling, checking, and managing software requirements

Experience with change management in software projects

Ability to support risk and implementation management

Capability to establish a shared understanding of software requirements across multiple roles and stakeholders

Experience mapping and maintaining requirements management processes across tool landscapes

Awareness of customer project aspects, including:

Traceability

Interface compatibility

Baseline management

High level of self-initiative, commitment, and structured working style

Very good German (negotiation-level) and basic English language skills

Suitable for experienced professionals (not a role for career starters)

Eligibility for NfD security briefing (regular list of nationalities applies)

Desirable Requirements (Nice to Have)

Knowledge of requirements management methods and tools

IREB certification

Experience with SysML or UML modeling

Experience working in security-relevant or regulated environments

Familiarity with cross-project or cross-platform requirements landscapes

Strong communication skills in interdisciplinary teams