Diplom-Ingenieur, Dr.-Ing. in mechanical enineering / optics
1984 Scientist at the Institute for Applied Optics, University Stuttgart, Germany
1990 Project manager for optronics at Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement
2000 Head of laser & optronics section and R&T branch semiconductors, laser & optronics, radar technologies and pattern & information processing.
Panel member of NATO RTO SET ,WEAG , Working Group 6, etc.
2004 Head of Dismounted Soldier Systems Programs IdZ
Leader R&T soldier equipment, Member NATO AC225, RTO, EDA
2008 Head of soldier personal equipment, curator Carl Crantz society
2013 Head of optronics, lasers and acoustics branch