Systems Engineer (m/f/d) - Avionics - #2626171

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) - Avionics

OHB's spacecrafts observe the Earth, relay valuable data, study the solar system, and much, much more. The avionics engineering department works at the core of each spacecraft: We make sure the spacecraft remains under control, make sure all science data is collected. We even make sure that on-board failures are automatically recovered - because in space there is no repair shop. We are constantly growing and in search of individuals who combine a sound technical background with a high level of motivation. If you like the stars and you like bits and bytes, we might just have the job for you: As Avionics Systems Engineer (m/f/d) you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated & motivated team to define the Avionics Architecture of the spacecraft, design and implement the data handling subsystem and its components and to develop and verify recovery mechanisms to ensure the spacecraft remains safe and operational for years.

Your Tasks

• Avionics Architecture
  
  
  
  • Define and develop the avionics architecture of the satellite, covering initial sizing, trade-offs, interface budgets and HW performances
  
  
  • Manage the avionics subsystems during detailed design and testing phases as design authority
  
  
  • Programmatic responsibility of the avionics subsystems and corresponding teams, direct reporting to satellite project management
  
  
  • Data interface management and control on physical level and across the protocol stack
  
  


• Data Handling Subsystem
  
  
  
  • Design and specification of the data handling subsystem
  
  
  • Evaluation of technical proposals from suppliers
  
  
  • Technical officer guiding the unit procurements throughout the lifecycle (from conception, through design and implementation phases, until unit-level verification)
  
  
  • Data handling subsystem integration into the spacecraft
  
  
  • Unit- and subsystem verification
  
  

Your Qualifications

• A degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or compatible qualification


• Professional experience with satellite projects in phase B/C/D


• Self-managed, proactive and solution-oriented working style


• Ability to team leadership as well as work in a multi-cultural team


• Fluency in spoken and written English


• Fluency in German is desired (Language skills can be improved through company-facilitated trainings)

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? Danielle Diedrichs is available under [email protected].