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.
For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a
Digital Electronics Design Engineer (m/f/d)
As part of the Electronic Systems department at OHB, you will be responsible for the design and testing of advanced electronic units for satellites. These units process high-resolution image data and sensor signals, control high-precision motors, and actively reduce mechanical vibrations, all while operating in the extreme conditions of space. If you’re driven by innovation, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to contribute to long-term solutions for cutting-edge space missions, this is your opportunity. You’ll be working in an inspiring, multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals.

Your Tasks

• Design digital and mixed-signal electronic circuits for high-speed signal acquisition, image processing, and control systems based on FPGAs
• Develop high-speed interfaces and circuits using multi-gigabit serial links
• Verify performance through simulations, including worst-case, derating, and signal integrity analyses
• Supervise the layout of multi-layer and rigid-flex High-Rel PCBs
• Conduct testing and validation of your circuits in the lab, as well as under extreme conditions during qualification and acceptance campaigns
• Collaborate closely with specialists from mechanical design, radiation engineering, EEE parts engineering, manufacturing, and FPGA development

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Solid experience in digital electronics design using FPGAs, and familiarity with high-speed digital interface standards (e.g., JESD204, DDR, PCI, Wizard Link)
• Good understanding of analog electronics, including high-speed ADCs and analog front ends
• Experience in electronics development for space applications according to ECSS standards
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols such as SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, and SpaceFibre
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for test automation (e.g., Python or C/C++)

• Experience with ECAD tools and simulation software (e.g., Mentor PADS Professional, SPICE, HyperLynx)Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

• We offer
  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 here 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
  Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under career@ohb.de

• Design digital and mixed-signal electronic circuits for high-speed signal acquisition, image processing, and control systems based on FPGAs
• Develop high-speed interfaces and circuits using multi-gigabit serial links
• Verify performance through simulations, including worst-case, derating, and signal integrity analyses
• Supervise the layout of multi-layer and rigid-flex High-Rel PCBs
• Conduct testing and validation of your circuits in the lab, as well as under extreme conditions during qualification and acceptance campaigns
• Collaborate closely with specialists from mechanical design, radiation engineering, EEE parts engineering, manufacturing, and FPGA developmen