Military Personnel

Work with the Best After Your Service?

Bring your experience with defense industry products and customers to various areas. Or take advantage of one of our many training programs. At TKMS, you’ll meet many comrades and enjoy family-friendly working conditions.

Find Your Job

Play to Your Strengths!

As a former Navy serviceman, Richard feels that at TKMS, he meets people who speak his language: “Here, you’re not someone who needs explaining - you’re a real asset!”

Partnership with the BFD

We are a strong partner of the Bundeswehr’s Career Transistion Service (Berufsförderungsdienst, BFD) and support soldiers in their transition to successful civilian careers. Whether as a fixed-term soldier (SaZ) or voluntary military service (FWDL) - many former soldiers have started their careers with us. Meet us in person at a BFD event!

Your Benefits at TKMS

Attractive Compensation

(Non-)collective agreement-based pay according to IG Metall, matching your qualifications and experience, plus numerous allowances.

Training & Development:

Extensive learning and development opportunities, both in-person and digital.

Working Hours

A 35-hour workweek*, flexible shifts, remote work options — and compensation for any overtime.

*Except at the Wismar site. Gradual reduction from 38 to 35 hours by 2029.

Vacation

30 days’ annual leave plus additional special leave days according to the collective agreement.

Health

We invest in your well-being with comprehensive health management and support your company fitness membership.

Retirement Provision

Our company pension plan supports your financial stability — even after your working life.

Mobility

Subsidy for job ticket/Germany ticket.

Family and Work

Benefit from family-friendly working hours and balance family and career.

Onboarding

Our onboarding program prepares you optimally for your new role.

Responsible Corporate Culture

We work as a team — with respect, trust, and responsibility. Our corporate culture is characterized by openness, reliability, and the shared goal of shaping security.

Your Path to TKMS

Submit Your Application

Found the right job or your dream role? Apply directly online via our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt. Please also check your spam folder.

Review of Your Documents

Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please allow us some time — you will definitely receive feedback.

Personal Interview

If everything fits, we will invite you to an interview. This is where we get to know each other better — and you learn everything about your potential start at TKMS.

Welcome to TKMS

You’ve cleared all hurdles and convinced us? Then we’re excited to welcome you soon as part of our team.

FAQ

You can apply your acquired skills at TKMS in a variety of fields - from production and engineering to project management. We also have our own crew of experienced submarine operators. Alternatively, you can take advantage of one of our many training programs and learn a new profession.
Don’t worry! You will quickly feel comfortable in TKMS’s corporate culture. We place great importance on the personal and professional development of our employees. We offer a wide range of opportunities to continuously improve and acquire new skills - both in-person and digitally.
Your military experience is highly valued here! Particularly well-suited are roles where you can apply your knowledge of customers and products. In many cases, leadership positions are also available, such as team leader roles.
Yes, a large portion of our colleagues have also served in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. You will meet many former comrades here.
Due to data protection reasons, we unfortunately cannot consider unsolicited or paper applications. Please apply online via the job portal. Unsure which position fits you best? It’s best to speak with your BFD advisor. Applying to multiple positions can also be worthwhile.
We recommend submitting your application at least six months before your service ends. Feel free to connect with us earlier at a BFD event.
We place great importance on making you feel comfortable and supported from day one. We offer an optimal onboarding program to prepare you for your new role.
We support our employees with family-friendly working time models such as flexitime, part-time, and remote work to best balance work and family.