Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Navigation

Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Navigation

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 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 technologies, as well as developing and supporting operations of our existing satellites. This is your opportunity to make a real impact for the future, as well as gain hands-on experience with the present. You’ll work in an environment where creativity, collaboration, and innovation drive success, and where your effort and expertise directly strengthen the current infrastructure and defines the next generation of solutions.

Your Tasks

• Support to several system-level activities throughout phases A to E, such as:
  • Preparation of technical proposals for upcoming Navigation projects
  • Definition of system-level concepts, architectures and technical budgets
  • Provision of various system engineering disciplines including Security, System Software, Operations, Mission Analysis, MTP, Electrical Architecture, EMC/RFC, Radiation
  • Requirements engineering from customer requirements to verification
  • Management of satellite functional and performance requirements
  • Coordinate interfaces across spacecraft, payload, launch and ground segments
  • Technical problem solving in collaboration with subsystem engineers, system engineers, suppliers and customers
  • Preparation of technical documentation for design reviews
  • Definition and review of system-level test specifications and verification plans
  • Support to AIT with procedure development, testing and reporting
  • Participation of campaigns
  • Anomaly support to routine operations of satellites in flight
  • Support to project management in terms of technical risk assessment, schedule inputs, data pack preparation

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Physics or equivalent qualification
• General knowledge of systems engineering, requirements engineering, satellite systems and services
• 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: 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? Danielle Diedrichs is available under career@ohb.de.