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
Satellite Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Conduct Tests at unit, subsystem and satellite level using the following type of tests: Electrical interface unit tests, functional tests, subsystem test and system tests
• Subsystems are the following: On Board Computer, Attitude and Orbit Control Systems, Propulsion, Payload, Thermal Control Systems, Power and Security Systems, TT&R
• Constant monitoring of the satellite health
• Writing and maintaining test procedures and hardware work instructions
• Scripting and maintaining test sequences
• Preparation of test reports with evaluation of test data
• Preparation and participation to test reviews (TRR, PTR, TRB). Either internal or external with presence of the customer
• Finding, analyzing and solving the non-conformance of the Satellite in close collaboration with subsystem’s responsible
• Preparation of test setups: Satellite connections (Non-Flight) EGSE connections, SAAPs connections
• Participation to Environmental test campaigns and Launch campaigns

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in testing activities at unit, subsystem, or system level
• Familiarity with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and electrical measurement tools
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Tcl/Tk or Python) and CCS-based test systems is considered an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, data reports, mechanical and electrical schematics, and design specifications
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• High sense of responsibility and structured, solution-oriented work approach
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• High flexibility and willingness to travel, including for launch campaigns

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? Diana Fuchs is available under career@ohb.de

• Conduct Tests at unit, subsystem and satellite level using the following type of tests: Electrical interface unit tests, functional tests, subsystem test and system tests
• Subsystems are the following: On Board Computer, Attitude and Orbit Control Systems, Propulsion, Payload, Thermal Control Systems, Power and Security Systems, TT&R
• Constant monitoring of the satellite health
• Writing and maintaining test procedures and hardware work instructions
• Scripting and maintaining test sequences
• Preparation of test reports with evaluation of test data
• Preparation and participation to test reviews (TRR, PTR, TRB). Either internal or external with presence of the customer
• Finding, analyzing and solving the non-conformance of the Satellite in close collaboration with subsystem’s responsible
• Preparation of test setups: Satellite connections (Non-Flight) EGSE connections, SAAPs connections
• Participation to Environmental test campaigns and Launch campaign