Systems & Requirements Engineer

Bhanu Krishna
Bokka

Bremen, Germany  Β·  M.Sc. Systems Engineering  Β·  INCOSE ASEP

Systems and Requirements Engineer with hands-on experience in maritime navigation, aerospace, and defence domains. Specialised in model-based systems engineering, requirements traceability, and safety standards across complex embedded systems.

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Bhanu Krishna Bokka
Sys & Req Engineer
Status Open to Opportunities
Location Bremen, Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
Experience Maritime Β· Aerospace Β· Defence
Tools DOORS Β· Polarion Β· Capella
Languages English C2 Β· Deutsch B2
Certification INCOSE ASEP candidate
Education M.Sc. OvGU Magdeburg
IBM DOORS Siemens Polarion Capella ARCADIA Enterprise Architect SysML / UML RAMS / FMECA ISO 15288 ARP4754A DO-178C DO-254 MBSE Maritime Navigation NMEA 2000 IBM DOORS Siemens Polarion Capella ARCADIA Enterprise Architect SysML / UML RAMS / FMECA ISO 15288 ARP4754A DO-178C DO-254 MBSE Maritime Navigation NMEA 2000

Engineering Toolkit

From requirements authoring to model-based design β€” bridging the gap between stakeholder needs and engineering solutions.

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Requirements
Requirements Engineering
IBM DOORS Siemens Polarion IREB Traceability Verification
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Architecture
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Capella ARCADIA Enterprise Architect SysML UML
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Safety & Reliability
RAMS & Safety Analysis
FMECA FTA RAMS Safety Assessment
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Domain
Maritime Navigation Systems
NMEA 2000 Radar Systems ECDIS AIS
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Domain
Aerospace & Defence
ARP4754A DO-178C DO-254 IEC 61508
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Process
Systems Lifecycle Management
ISO 15288 V-Model Agile/SE INCOSE
Work History

Professional Experience

Building a track record across maritime, industrial, and engineering domains β€” always at the intersection of systems thinking and technical depth.

2023 β€” Present
Systems & Requirements Engineer
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine β€” Hamburg, Germany

Led requirements engineering activities for maritime navigation systems including radar, ECDIS, and integrated bridge systems. Managed requirements traceability in IBM DOORS, conducted FMECA and safety assessments, and coordinated with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and certification disciplines.

IBM DOORS NMEA 2000 FMECA IEC 61162 Maritime Navigation RAMS
2022 β€” 2023
Systems Engineer
LeiXcon GmbH β€” Bremen, Germany

Developed system architectures using Capella ARCADIA and SysML for industrial automation clients. Authored system requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans. Supported customer workshops for elicitation and stakeholder alignment.

Capella ARCADIA SysML Siemens Polarion ISO 15288 MBSE

Standards & Frameworks

Working knowledge of safety, quality, and lifecycle standards across aerospace, defence, maritime, and industrial domains.

ISO 15288
Systems & Software Engineering β€” System Life Cycle Processes
ARP4754A
Development of Civil Aircraft & Systems (SAE)
DO-178C
Software Considerations in Airborne Systems (RTCA)
DO-254
Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware
IEC 61508
Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems
NMEA 2000
Marine Electronics Interface Standard
ECSS-E-ST
European Cooperation for Space Standardization
MIL-STD-882
System Safety β€” DoD Standard Practice
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Academic foundation in systems engineering, complemented by industry certifications and ongoing professional development.

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M.Sc. Systems Engineering for Manufacturing
OvGU Magdeburg Β· Otto-von-Guericke-UniversitΓ€t
Graduate degree focused on systems engineering methodologies, model-based design, and manufacturing system optimisation. Strong foundation in SysML, V-Model processes, and interdisciplinary engineering.
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INCOSE ASEP
International Council on Systems Engineering
Associate Systems Engineering Professional β€” examination completed. Demonstrates knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and best practices as defined by the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook.
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Languages
Professional Working Proficiency
English β€” C2 Β· Full professional proficiency, technical documentation and stakeholder communication.

Deutsch β€” B2 Β· Upper intermediate, progressing toward C1. Capable of professional engineering discussions and German-language documentation.
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Domain Expertise
Sector Coverage
Maritime Navigation Β· Aerospace Β· Defence Β· Space (ECSS) Β· Rail Β· Energy β€” with active research and application of domain-specific standards, interfaces, and engineering processes across each sector.
Available for new roles

Open to Opportunities

I'm actively seeking Systems and Requirements Engineering roles across Germany and Europe β€” spanning aerospace, defence, maritime, space, rail, and energy sectors.

Whether you're a hiring manager, recruiter, or fellow engineer β€” I'd be glad to connect. Reach me via LinkedIn or email, in English or German.

Send me an email β†’