OHB Czechspace s.r.o. was established in 2017 and is part of the OHB SE technology group. As a member of one of the major independent groups in the European space industry, OHB Czechspace plays a significant role. With a young team of well-trained and highly skilled engineers, the company has proven its competence through contributions to several internationally recognized projects.
The main business activities of OHB Czechspace focus on the development, system integration, and supply of structural, thermal, and optical subsystems, payloads, MGSE, and launcher structures. These activities include structural and thermal analyses, mechanical and thermal design, mechanical testing, procurement, as well as quality and product assurance.
Since its establishment, OHB Czechspace has been involved in several key European Space Agency (ESA) programmes, such as the planetary defence missions HERA and RAMSES, the science and exploration missions PLATO and Comet Interceptor, and the space transportation mission NEP RocketRoll.
Most recently, the SOVA S mission has successfully passed the prestigious ESA selection process and is now progressing towards implementation. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of space.

OHB Czechspace s.r.o. in Brno-Medlánky is looking for a

Avionics System Engineer

Your Tasks

The Avionics System Engineer ensures the
coherent design, development, integration, and performance of the spacecraft
avionics system, including all related subsystems. The role acts as the primary
technical interface to the avionics subcontractor and works in close
cooperation with the Subcontract Manager.

This is an onsite position, located in Brno, Czech Republic.
The position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 3 years, with the
possibility of extension. We are primarily considering candidates based in
the EU or with existing eligibility to work in the EU.

The engineer is responsible for the
definition, development, and control of the avionics architecture (platform and
flight), including full lifecycle ownership of system and subsystem
requirements. This includes requirement definition, flow-down, maintenance, and
bidirectional traceability, ensuring alignment with overall spacecraft system
needs and performance objectives.

The key aspect of this role is strong and
proactive supplier oversight — ensuring compliance with technical, quality,
schedule, and performance requirements through structured follow-up, clear
expectation setting, and timely escalation when needed.

The role oversees and steers the development, integration, and verification of key avionics subsystems:

• AOCS
• Data Handling and Payload Data Handling
• Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C), Data Downlink, and
  Communications
• Power subsystem (including system-level power analysis, solar
  generator sizing, and accommodation)
• Harness subsystem (including routing optimization and modularity in
  cooperation with the MTP System Engineer)

The Avionics System Engineer ensures proper
interface definition and coordination between avionics, platform, and MTP
accommodation requirements. The role controls platform architecture consistency
and component maturity (TRL), and ensures compliance with system-level
constraints.

Additional responsibilities include
coordination of EMC and radiation engineering activities, technical
coordination of avionics subcontractor AIT activities (including EFM, PFM,
SCOE, and Suitcase models), and support to overall spacecraft integration and
verification.

The role contributes to FDIR definition within
its scope and is responsible for reviewing and approving relevant technical
documentation. It also involves making or escalating technical decisions,
proposing solutions to identified issues, and ensuring proper reporting of
impacts.

The Avionics System Engineer performs
technical coordination of assigned resources and ensures high-quality,
consistent, and timely delivery of avionics solutions. The role is supported by
the Electrical Design Expert.

Your Qualifications

• Relevant education
  Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  
• Professional and methodical
  competence
  Proven experience in spacecraft avionics systems or complex embedded/electrical systems engineering
  Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, data handling, TT&C, power, communications)
  Experience with system engineering processes (requirements management, verification, architecture, FDIR)
  Ability to effectively manage and challenge suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring delivery, quality, and timely issue resolution
  Strong communication and coordination skills in multidisciplinary environments
  
• Personal and Social
  Competencies
  Strong communication and teamwork
  skills combined with decision-making ability and assertiveness. Structured and
  analytical working style with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  Ability to work independently with
  a high level of ownership, flexibility, and reliability. Demonstrates integrity
  and maintains a confident, professional approach.
  Fluent in spoken and written
  English.

We offer

Your next mission? OHB Czechspace! Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a next 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 English via our online tool.

OHB Czechspace s.r.o.
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? is available under ­ ­jobs@ohb-czech.cz