Solution Engineer

We are looking for a Solution Engineer with a hybrid profile to join our team. You will act as the bridge between professional process consulting (PMT) and technical implementation, ensuring our customers succeed in their transformation to "X-as-Code" workflows.

In this role, you will be a Technical Process Architect: you speak the language of quality managers while mastering the tools of software developers. You will design audit-proof workflows, lead cultural change, and get hands-on with the configuration of our toolchain.

‍About useblocks

‍useblocks is redefining the future of engineering workflows by enabling “Engineering-as-Code.” From aerospace to automotive to medical, global leaders like BMW, Bosch, CARIAD, and Mercedes-Benz trust our tools for safety-critical systems. Our open-source project, Sphinx-Needs, has grown to over 341,000 monthly downloads, setting the standard for documentation and traceability management.

‍Your Role

‍We are seeking a Solution Engineer who can provide both strategic process guidance and operational technical excellence. You will guide customers away from legacy tools (like DOORS or Word) toward agile, text-based workflows.

Your work will be split between Strategic Design (approx. 40%), defining architectures and processes, and Operational Implementation (approx. 60%), setting up pipelines, writing migration scripts, and training developers. You will ensure that the "Why" (Standards & Compliance) is perfectly supported by the "How" (Tech Stack & Automation).

Key Responsibilities:‍Strategic (The "Why" & Architecture)‍

• Design "X-as-Code" Architectures: Define repository structures, branching models, and workflows that replace legacy systems.
  
• Process Consulting: Ensure new workflows are audit-proof and compliant with standards like ASPICE, ISO 26262, or DO-178C.
  
• Legacy Strategy: Design migration paths, determining when to coexist with legacy tools and when to replace them.
  
• Change Management: Culturally lead teams through the transition, acting as a mentor to shift mindsets from document-centric to data-centric/agile working methods.
  

‍Operational (The "How" & Implementation)‍

• Pipeline Setup: Configure build pipelines and development environments using CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and container technologies.
  
• Migration Scripting: Write Python scripts to migrate data from legacy tools (e.g., DOORS exports) into Sphinx-Needs.
  
• Configuration & Troubleshooting: Handle complex configurations (Sphinx, RST) and troubleshoot build errors when customer teams are blocked.
  
• Technical Training: Conduct methodology workshops and train developers on practical tasks, such as "How do I write a requirement file?"
  

‍Our Stack‍

• Core Tech: Python (for Sphinx configurations and scripts), RST/Markdown
  
• Infrastructure: Docker, DevContainers, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
  
• Tooling: VS Code, Modern Git Workflows (Branching, Merging, Pull Requests)
  
• Docs & Traceability: Sphinx, Sphinx-Needs, ubTrace, ubCode
  

‍Who You Are‍

• Hybrid Expert: You are comfortable discussing ISO 26262 compliance with a Quality Manager in the morning and debugging a Docker container with a Developer in the afternoon.
  
• Process-Savvy: You have knowledge of ASPICE or similar safety standards and understand what makes a workflow "audit-proof."
  
• Technically Grounded: You have solid Python skills and are fluent in modern dev tools (Git, VS Code, CI/CD). You prefer "Everything-as-Code" over clicking through GUIs.
  
• Legacy Translator: You understand the pain points of tools like DOORS and know how to map those concepts to a modern, text-based approach.
  
• Teacher & Guide: You enjoy explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and guiding teams through cultural changes.
  

‍Soft Skills‍

• Bridge Builder: Ability to translate between "Management/Quality" and "Dev/Tech."
  
• Proactive Problem Solver: You don't just advise; you are ready to jump in and fix configurations yourself to keep the project moving.
  
• Empathetic Leader: You understand that changing tools is hard for people and manage that transition with patience and clarity.
  

‍Why Join Us?‍

• Impact: Build the foundational infrastructure that enables modern traceability for safety-critical systems at companies like BMW and Bosch.
  
• Autonomy: Shape the architecture of our customer solutions and define the "Best Practices" for the industry.
  
• Culture: Join a remote-first, open-source-driven culture with deep engineering roots.
  
• Growth: Expand your profile by mastering the intersection of high-level consulting and deep-tech implementation.
  

‍How to Apply?

‍Ready to bridge the gap between quality processes and modern software engineering? Drop us your CV and a few lines about your background at career@useblocks.com

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