Obsolescence Manager

Identify, assess and monitor obsolescence risks across hardware and software throughout the full product lifecycle, reducing the incidence of unplanned redesigns

Develop and implement prevention and mitigation strategies, including supplier and component monitoring to protect system availability

Coordinate with engineering, procurement and service teams to secure long-term supportability of fielded systems

Conduct active market surveillance and apply the requirements of the Market Surveillance Act (Marktüberwachungsgesetz) to sourcing and compliance decisions

Maintain and interrogate obsolescence management databases (OM-DBs) to forecast risk and inform lifecycle planning

Work confidently with obsolescence management databases (OM-DBs) to track and forecast component risk

Assess and manage software obsolescence across complex systems

Apply the Market Surveillance Act (Marktüberwachungsgesetz) and conduct active market surveillance

Coordinate across engineering, procurement and service teams to sustain long-term system availability

Translate lifecycle risk into clear prevention and mitigation strategies that keep platforms supportable

Communicate fluently in English and German (C1 or equivalent) to collaborate internationally and navigate local regulations

Familiarity with obsolescence practices in the defence or aerospace sector

Working knowledge of component lifecycle forecasting and end-of-life management

Competitive salary and VSOP options

Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work