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
Team Leader – Electronic Systems Design (m/f/d)
As a Team Leader – Electronic Systems Design, you will lead a team of engineers in developing advanced electronic systems for space applications. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and team development, ensuring efficient project execution while fostering innovation and expertise within the team.
Your Tasks

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide professional and disciplinary leadership to a team of electronics design engineers
• Plan and coordinate staff deployment across projects while supporting recruitment activities
• Organize and provide technical training to enhance team members’ competencies
• Conduct annual employee dialogues to set goals and assess performance
• Actively contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of the electronics design process
• Develop strategic competencies and technologies in the field of electronics
• Report directly to the Head of the Electronic Systems department

Technical Responsibilities in Projects

• Lead electronic systems and satellite instrument projects as the Electrical Lead Engineer
• Review and validate design and manufacturing documentation prepared by the team
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Analysis, and Structural Analysis, ensuring seamless electronic system integration
• Support the preparation of OHB proposals related to electronics activities for both internal and external customers

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on communication systems and data processing
• Over three years of professional experience in electronics design for space projects or safety-critical applications
• At least five years of experience as an Electrical Lead Engineer for complex optical satellite instruments
• Extensive experience in requirements engineering using DOORS or similar tools
• Proven track record in the technical management of a design team in a lead engineer role
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards for electronic engineering and design, in accordance with ECSS or MIL regulations
• Exceptional leadership skills with a strong decision-making ability

Encouragement to Apply: We understand that no one starts out meeting every requirement on day one—including us! If you see yourself in any part of this role, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, growth, and a willingness to learn just as much as experience.
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

• Lead electronic systems and satellite instrument projects as the Electrical Lead Engineer
• Review and validate design and manufacturing documentation prepared by the team
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Analysis, and Structural Analysis, ensuring seamless electronic system integration
• Support the preparation of OHB proposals related to electronics activities for both internal and external customer