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
In this role, you will be responsible for the holistic systems engineering of complex space missions, from early concept phases through to verification. You will analyze customer, mission and system requirements and translate them into structured specifications, including the development of functional architectures and identification of required adaptations.
A key part of your work will involve the derivation and management of requirements down to subsystem and equipment level using DOORS, as well as supporting trade-offs and shaping the overall mission and system architecture. You will actively contribute to the design and development of space systems, covering everything from mission analysis to subsystem specifications.
You will coordinate technical activities across subsystems and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment in case of requirement changes and assessing their impact. In addition, you will act as a key interface to subcontractors (on behalf of the Project Chief Engineer or Project Manager) as well as to external partners, including industry and ESA.
Your responsibilities also include supporting system design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), verification planning and the monitoring of requirement compliance. You will contribute to defining verification strategies, preparing test specifications and evaluating test results. Furthermore, you will support the implementation of design changes (e.g. RFWs, RFDs, NCRs) and contribute to the preparation of proposals for future exploration missions.
You hold a degree (Diploma or Master) in aerospace engineering or a comparable qualification and bring a solid foundation in systems engineering. You have experience in requirements analysis, specification development and the definition of system architectures, ideally complemented by knowledge of interface management.
Practical experience in areas such as exploration, space safety or space transportation is a strong asset. Beyond your technical expertise, you demonstrate strong communication skills and feel comfortable working in international, interdisciplinary teams within structured project environments.
Your strengths include creativity, a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate complex challenges effectively.
You are confident communicating in English; German language skills are an advantage.
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? Christian Wolten 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.
