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Falk Defence

Safety & Compliance Engineer

Falk Defence

. Conduct FHA, FMEA, and FTA analyses .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLeipzig • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting FHA, FMEA, and FTA analyses while managing export controls and compliance processes. Proficient in communicating with authorities and stakeholders, with strong knowledge of German export control law and military development processes.

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FHA AnalysisFMEA AnalysisFTA AnalysisGerman Export Control LawSystem Safety Methods

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Hard Skills
FHA AnalysisFMEA AnalysisFTA AnalysisSystem Safety MethodsCompliance ProcessesDocumentation-Focused Working StyleKnowledge of Military Development ProcessesITAR ComplianceInternational Compliance
Soft Skills
Structured Working StyleCommunication with Authorities
Industry Keywords
Export ControlsLicensingBAAINBwAviation AuthoritiesSecurity AuthoritiesGerman Security Clearance ActC1 German Language SkillsGood English Language SkillsEU CitizenshipNATO Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct FHA, FMEA, and FTA analyses
  • Manage export controls and licensing
  • Develop safety concepts for test facilities and flight tests
  • Communicate with authorities and relevant stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain compliance processes
  • Support certification and approval processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Completed degree in engineering, (business) law, or a comparable field
  • Knowledge of German export control law for weapon systems (AWG, KWKG)
  • Experience with system safety methods
  • Structured, documentation-focused working style and an understanding of complex technical systems
  • Experience with the BAAINBw, aviation authorities, or security authorities is an advantage
  • Experience with ITAR and international compliance is an advantage
  • Knowledge of military development and approval processes is an advantage
  • Very good German language skills (at least C1) and good English language skills
  • Citizenship of an EU or NATO member state (excluding the United States)
  • Willingness to undergo a security screening in accordance with the German Security Clearance Act (SÜG)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A key role at the interface of technology, law, and public authorities, with a high degree of responsibility
  • Work on state-of-the-art missile and launch systems with real strategic and security significance
  • Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a high degree of autonomy from day one
  • The opportunity to help shape a new European defence technology company from the ground up
  • A highly motivated, interdisciplinary team of experienced engineers
  • Permanent employment and flexible working-time models