As a graduate engineer, Hans-Jörg Simon has many years of experience as a national and international manager in the development, manufacture and approval of systems and components for aerospace, defence, autonomous systems, robotics, mechanical engineering, industrial automation, medical technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, automotive and EMS.

In addition to his leadership qualities and immense technical expertise, he also has the necessary social skills to lead teams. Functional safety, cyber security and IT security are just some of his project companions. He supports companies from the initial idea through to series production.

Main areas

• Management of projects and project teams
• Lead system architect; many years of experience in system engineering in the fields of aviation, defence technology, medical technology, robotics, mechanical engineering, automotive, etc.
• Lead hardware/software architect; many years of hardware and software experience in the fields of aviation technology, defence technology, medical technology, robotics, mechanical engineering, automotive etc
• Expert in the specification (hardware/software) of complex systems and devices
• Analysis of development processes
• Analysis and design of safety-critical electronic/mechatronic systems; expert in creating safety concepts for functional safety in various industries and fields of application
• GAP analysis
• Cyber security
• Artificial intelligence
• Development documentation; from design to series production
• Modification management
• Requirements engineering; experience and extensive knowledge in requirements engineering and RSMT
• Risk management
• Support with qualification and certification
• Quality management
• Product development
• Change management
• Support with EMS services (prototype to series production)

Fields of application

• Positions COO, CTO, Interim Manager, (Technical) Project Manager, Team Leader, (Lead) System Architect, Chief Engineer, Lead Hardware and Software Architect etc.
• International assignments in German or English-speaking companies in the automotive, railway, mechanical engineering, automation, semiconductor, optics, MedTech, robotics, aerospace and defence sectors