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

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

For permanent employmentOHB System AG in Bremen  is looking for a

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

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.