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 4,100 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
This is a key role in implementation of technology and missions with focus on satellite-based quantum communication. With your strong expertise in integrated photonics you are the point of contact for the engineering team when it comes to technical questions in this context. With your passion for quantum technologies, you will prospectively act as the technical point of contact for subcontractors and customers in the fields of photonics and quantum technologies and systems.
We are looking for someone interested in vertical technology development, hands-on mentality and strong background in integrated photonic circuit design and simulation. And at the same time willingness to take a system level perspective, technically managing entire units in the context of quantum communication.
Your responsibilities will span the full systems engineering lifecycle—from requirements definition to testing, validation, and verification. Ideally you have already first expertise in the context of System Engineering.
In your daily work this will translate into following key responsibilities:
Systems Engineering
Technical Implementation
Testing, Validation & Verification
Project & Work Package Management
Proposal Development
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
Mobile Work: Flexible working arrangement balancing remote and on-site work
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? Sven Friedrich is available under career@ohb.de.
OHB SE is a German space and technology group and one of the leading independent forces in the European space industry. With many years of experience in the implementation of demanding projects, OHB SE is excellently positioned to face international competition and can offer its customers a broad portfolio of innovative products in its three business segments SPACE SYSTEMS, AEROSPACE and DIGITAL.
