Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Human Spaceflight - #2137278

Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Human Spaceflight

Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland

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

Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Human Spaceflight

The department "Human Spaceflight” is engaged in the realization of a wide range of microgravity experiments (human physiology, biology, physics, material science) for the International Space Station. The activity portfolio also includes the development of space station facilities like racks, freezers and centrifuges. Another focus of the activities lies in the mission support of research activities linked to payloads or facilities developed by OHB.

Your Tasks

• System Engineering for development projects from Phase A to E1
  on system and sub-system level from requirements
  management, design definition, coordination of manufacturing, assembly,
  integration and test for the implementation of housings, instruments, sensors,
  optics, mechanisms and fluidic systems
• Possibly project management activities (based on the respective qualifications and experience)
• Ensure information exchange and networking within project team, with functional departments and external entities
• Act as main focal point on technical topics for specific projects regarding AIT, Software, PA/QA, SCM
• Preparation and maintenance of documentation (e.g. design documents, interface control documents, test procedures, test reports)
• Proposal preparation as well as evaluation of subcontractor proposals
• Support of assembly, integration and testing in the OHB laboratories and at various testing facilities in Europe

Your Qualifications

• Degree in engineering
• At least two years of experiences in the aerospace sector as a system engineer, preferably in phase C/D/E1 hardware projects
• Familiarity with ESA/DLR/NASA ISS program documentation, interface management, ECSS, safety processes and support of scientific tests
• High level of motivation, strong teamwork skills, pro-active and multi-tasking approach
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Business English)

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 dialoguespace projectsAdditional 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 daysMobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lotsCompany parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers NightInnovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development