European air defense and missile systems manufacturer
MBDA Deutschland designs and manufactures air defense and guided missile systems for European military forces, operating from a modernized defense-technology campus in Bavaria. The tech stack spans CATIA, SAP, MATLAB, and embedded systems (C/C++, Embedded Linux), with active adoption of RAG, MES, and 3DEXPERIENCE—signaling a shift toward AI-assisted workflows and manufacturing execution. The hiring mix is engineering-heavy (96 roles) alongside manufacturing and quality roles, reflecting a business focused on complex multi-component assembly, testing, and compliance at scale.
Notable leadership hires: Team Lead, Chief Engineer, Head of Finance
MBDA Deutschland is the German subsidiary of MBDA, the only European company offering an integrated portfolio of air defense and guided-missile systems. Based in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, the company serves the Bundeswehr and other European armed forces with over 60 years of operational history on the German market. Core activities span missile guidance systems, high-frequency assemblies, high-energy laser systems, and complex international production projects. Current initiatives focus on process optimization for energetic materials, test system development, quality standardization, and compliance automation across the group. The company operates with 1,001–5,000 employees and is a self-owned entity within the MBDA group.
MBDA Deutschland uses CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE for design, SAP for ERP, MATLAB/Simulink for simulation, LabVIEW for test systems, C/C++ and Embedded Linux for embedded software, and Ansys HFSS for electromagnetics. It is adopting RAG and MES platforms.
Active projects include missile guidance system development, high-frequency assembly development, high-energy laser system development, test system development, process optimization for energetic materials, and implementing compliance programs across the group.
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