Job Description

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 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 Bremen is looking for a

Systems Engineer (Operations) (m/f/d) - Navigation Satellites

At OHB’s Navigation Directorate, we are working on satellite missions in all stages of development. We are shaping the future of satellite-based navigation and timing through bold ideas and cutting-edge technologies, as well as developing and supporting operations of our existing satellite fleets.

Your Tasks

• Coordination and implementation of operations-related systems engineering work, in particular;
• Processing and flow-down of mission operational requirements
• Provision of operations inputs to other technical and programmatic domains including payload/platform subsystems, software, FDIR, ground segment, management etc.
• Development of operations-relevant documentation (e.g., user manuals and conops)
• Development and validation of operational products (e.g., scripting and testing flight control procedures)
• Participation in Project Support Teams for LEOP and IOT campaigns
• Provision of off-site, in-orbit support for active satellites (e.g., engineering support, maintenance activities, troubleshooting/anomaly resolution)
• Support to several system-level activities throughout phases A to E, such as:
• Preparation of technical proposals for upcoming Navigation projects
• Requirements engineering from customer requirements to verification
• Management of satellite functional and performance requirements
• Technical problem solving in collaboration with subsystem engineers, system engineers, suppliers and customers
• Preparation of technical documentation for design reviews

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Physics or equivalent qualification
• General knowledge of satellite subsystems and/or systems engineering
• Experience in the area of space segment operations, such as in active satellite operations campaigns/routine operations, operational product development, scripting, testing, automation etc
• Experience with operational tools/languages
• Knowledge or interest in PNT systems and services is beneficial
• Strong communication skills, initiative and proactivity
• Ability to work both independently and in diverse teams
• Creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in written and spoken English

We offer

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? Danielle Diedrichs is available under ­­career@ohb.de.