Space Data System Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high‑tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high‑tech solutions for space. These include low‑orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

Space Data System Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG is a large system integrator in Europe and contractor for space‑based radar missions and development programs for future earth observation and security missions. In this context, we are looking for an experienced System Engineer to support the Space Data Systems‑and Development Program team in Salem.

Your Tasks

• Definition, generation, implementation and improvement of radar algorithms for both satellite‑ and ground segment data processing subsystems
• Testing, evaluation and refinement of radar data products
• Support the project management in reviews, technical‑ and project milestones
• Support the satellite, instrument and ground segment teams with feedback and pragmatic solutions to minimise risks, optimise performance and drive innovation
• Support for a simulator architecture and environment development
• Ensure technical information exchange and networking within project team, with internal functional and technical departments and external entities

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies in aerospace‑engineering, physics, electronics, or similar qualification
• Significant experience as radar data system engineer (m/f/d) or similar positions in comparable projects
• Very good technical and analytical skills
• Extensive experience in radar algorithms, data processing and radar products
• Programming skills (e.g. C++) and experience with AI technologies for data processing optimisation is a big plus
• High sense of responsibility, solution‑oriented mindset
• Well organised, pro‑active and good communication skills
• Very good team working skills and motivation capabilities
• Willingness to consciously learn and broaden your experience
• Good language skills in written and spoken English and ideally German

We Offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days; Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad; Structured onboarding process (incl. assignment of a buddy in the first months); Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue; Space projects; Additional benefits: 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan; Catering: High‑standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy; Active health promotion: Health management, E‑GYM, Wellpass & in‑company sports groups; Family: Kindergarten subsidy / places, childcare during the vacation period & paid child sickness days; Mobility: Subsidised Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots; Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night; Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development.

Create a complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found on our website.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem – we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

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