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 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 Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Systems Engineer - Signal Processing & Algorithm Development (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

We are searching for an embedded signal processing engineer who is at least familiar with one of the following application areas:

• Low level sensor raw data processing (e.g. filtering, compression)
• On-ground Level 1 processing
• Object detection
• Autonomous navigation and perception

Your Responsibilities

• Research suitable on-board processing algorithms for various applications, e.g. super-resolution, calibration, compression
• Implement reference prototypes neglecting hardware constraints
• Perform optimization loops on reference implementations wrt. to on-board constraints (e.g. bit accurate models)
• Define, design, test and implement dedicated signal processing algorithms in SW environment with preliminary on-board deployment
• Evaluate performance of reference implementation wrt. HW implementation
• Define interfaces and according requirements
• Conduct verification and validation activities including the planning and reporting
• Define work packages and manage interfaces with external sub-‎contractors in industry and academia
• Review different sub-contractor results, like technical proposals, technical reports, software, data or specifications
• Support technical discussion with customer or supplier
• Cooperate closely with internal and external partners concerned with the development of both space and ground segment operational software and hardware

Your Qualifications

• University / polytechnic degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (Computer Vision, Computer Science, Embedded SW Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics,)
• Algorithm deployment on target HW
• Proficient in at least one of the following categories:
• Passive optical instruments
• Signal processing & mathematical modelling
• Image processing algorithms
• Level 1 processing
• Autonomous navigation
• Experience in programming (e.g. Python, C++)
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Pro-active, solution and product oriented approach
• Fluent in English in reading and writing

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? Alfrida Paja is available under ­­career@ohb.de.