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
Space Systems Engineer (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
As part of the Satellite Systems Engineering Department, the System Engineering team aims at providing services to ensure the technical coordination of the project.
Main Responsibilities
Perform analyses of satellite functional and interface requirements
Coordinate spacecraft validation and verification on system level
Ensure compliance to the satellite technical requirements
Work in collaboration with Architects and Subsystem engineers
Technical system budgets (electrical power, propellant, telemetry, command, pointing, mass properties)
Define the satellite configuration and manage the satellite internal and external interfaces (e.g. launcher interfaces)
Flow down of the satellite requirements to subsystem level specifications
Support the generation the AIT plans and operation plans
Supervise preparation of satellite tests and review of test results
Define Test Specifications for System Level Tests and Verification
Responsible for maintenance of spacecraft data bases and simulators
Preparation for launch and flight phases, preparation of launcher interfaces and for operations data
Contribute to the project risk management for risks of technical nature
Your Qualifications
Qualifications
Degree in engineering, physics or equivalent
Professional experience in satellite projects, preferably in phases B/C/D and in the field of verification/interface
Experience in technical negotiations with the customer
Self-managed and pro-active working style
Ability to work with and implement processes
Ability to work in a team
Working level proficiency in written and spoken English. German and other language skills advantageous.
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? Christian Wolten is available under career@ohb.de

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