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 Bremen is looking for a
Materials and Processes Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Your focus will be the engineering consultancy, technical risk mitigation and assurance concerning materials and processes applied in the next generations of optical instruments
• You will join an international team also responsible for the assessment of material and process suitability regarding their application in the space environment
• You will review and assess manufacturing, Inspection and test methods and procedures for building and qualifying space equipment and systems
• You will be part of the technical support teams in case of non-conformances or proposal evaluation
• You will regularly take part in or conduct technical reviews regarding materials and processes for the building blocks of future, smart space solutions
• You will be sharing your large expertise in the field of metals and ceramic materials

Your Qualifications

• Phd/Master in Materials science, Metallurgy, Mechanical engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a comparable qualification
• Several years’ experience in the area of Materials and Processes Control (MMPP) in Space applications
• Knowledge of the applicable ECSS-ST-Q-70 standards
• Solid expertise in Metallurgy and/or Ceramic materials
• Expertise in soldering, brazing or welding topcis are a clear advantage
• Interdisciplinary mindset, independent and forward-looking way of working
• Flexibility, a high sense of responsibility, as well as the ability to work in an international team
• Confident personality and good negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel on business
• Fluent English and good ability to communicate in German
• Structured, goal-oriented and self-dependent work
• Team player with excellent communication skills

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? Maria Ballerstein is available under career@ohb.de

• Your focus will be the engineering consultancy, technical risk mitigation and assurance concerning materials and processes applied in the next generations of optical instruments
• You will join an international team also responsible for the assessment of material and process suitability regarding their application in the space environment
• You will review and assess manufacturing, Inspection and test methods and procedures for building and qualifying space equipment and systems
• You will be part of the technical support teams in case of non-conformances or proposal evaluation
• You will regularly take part in or conduct technical reviews regarding materials and processes for the building blocks of future, smart space solutions
• You will be sharing your large expertise in the field of metals and ceramic material