Systems Engineer Earth Observation Missions (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.

Systems Engineer Earth Observation Missions (m/f/d)

Location: Bremen – Permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead of Phase 0 and A/B1 studies and proposals
• Lead and technical co‑ordination of special departments and single subcontractors
• Execution of trade‑offs, analysis and definition of mission and system architecture
• Lead the system design of the entire space system, subsystems and the definition of requirements specification from satellite level down to subsystem level
• Definition of interface requirements towards payload, launcher and ground segment
• Support activities for Model Based Systems Engineering for the mission
• Support the analysis of the overall satellite development approach in accordance with the objective of achieving the requested TRL by the end of the respective Phase 0 and A/B1
• Support the establishment of a project implementation schedule for the overall satellite
• Support the analysis and assessment of potential cost drivers of the satellite
• Support the analysis and assessment of technical and programmatic risks related to cost, schedule and technical feasibility of the satellite

Qualifications

• Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in aerospace engineering or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in satellite engineering and mission architecture, preferably in Phase 0 to B1
• Knowledge of Earth observation space missions, especially in the ESA context
• Strong competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design
• Knowledge of requirements engineering for subsystems of space systems and preparation of specifications
• Knowledge of design and development planning (DDV/AIV) including determination of the qualification status (TRL)
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules
• High motivation, pro‑active working approach and strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Fluency in both spoken and written (business) English

Benefits

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days. Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad. Structured on‑boarding 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: 13. 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 / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days. Mobility: Subsidized 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.

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.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

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