Build systems that
fly on real aircraft
OPTIMARE is a specialist engineering company in Bremerhaven. We hire qualified engineers in mechanical design, electronics development, and software — people who want to work on technically deep problems that matter.
Engineering roles we hire for
OPTIMARE is a small, focused engineering company. Every role contributes directly to the systems that fly on maritime patrol aircraft worldwide.
Mechanical Engineering
Design and integration of airborne sensor housings, mounting structures, and aircraft modification kits. Work spans concept through certification.
Electronics Development
Development of signal processing chains, sensor electronics, and embedded hardware for radar, IR/UV, and laser fluorosensor payloads.
Software Development
Mission software for the MEDUSA® platform — operator UI, sensor control, real-time data processing, GIS export, and downlink management.
Systems & Integration
End-to-end system integration, flight testing, and customer acceptance. Coordinate between mechanical, electronics, and software disciplines.
What it is like to work here
OPTIMARE is a specialist engineering company. The culture reflects that — focused, technically rigorous, and built around long-term quality.
Small team, real impact
With fewer than 50 engineers, every person's work ships directly into systems that fly on operational aircraft. There is no large layer between your contribution and the product.
German engineering standards
Processes are certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Work is documented, reviewed, and built to last — not shipped fast and patched later.
Technically deep problems
Radar signal processing, real-time sensor fusion, airborne certification, and GIS data pipelines. The problems are genuinely hard and the solutions matter.
Stable, long-term projects
OPTIMARE has been operating since 1992. Programmes run for years, not sprints. You build expertise in a domain rather than context-switching every quarter.
Bremerhaven location
Headquarters in Bremerhaven, Germany — a maritime city with direct access to the North Sea and a strong aerospace and maritime industry cluster.
International reach
Systems are deployed across more than 20 countries. You work with international operators, attend global defence exhibitions, and see your work in the field.
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See open positions
The live vacancy list is published on the OPTIMARE website in German. For general enquiries about working at OPTIMARE, contact the team directly.