Analog Electronics Design Engineer (f/m/d)

OHB System AG; Oberpfaffenhofen, Bremen; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work

30 days vacation

Sabbatical

On-site restaurant

Company pension plan

Health management

Job summary

OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is seeking an Analog Electronics Design Engineer to design and test advanced electronic units for satellite applications. You will work on high-resolution signal chains, precision analog electronics, and rigorous verification in a multidisciplinary space environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, 5+ years in mixed-signal electronics, ECSS knowledge, and proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C/C++, plus ECAD tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the design and verification of high-performance mixed-signal electronics, ideally in the space industry.
• Theoretical and practical background in the design and analysis of analog electronics (amplifiers, filters, ADCs).
• Experience with ECSS standards for electronics design.
• Experience with at least one programming language suitable for circuit simulation and automated test setups (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or C/C++).
• Experience with ECAD design and simulation tools (PADS Professional, Xpedition, Spice, HyperLynx).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits for multi-channel, high-resolution, high-speed analog signal acquisition chains.
• Develop precision analog electronics with demanding stability and SNR requirements.
• Verify circuit performance through simulation, including worst-case and signal integrity analyses.
• Specify and supervise PCB layout activities for multilayer/high-relability PCBs.
• Test and validate circuits in laboratory and under extreme conditions during qualification and acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, radiation, EEE engineering, manufacturing, and FPGA design.

Skills

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

PADS Professional

Xpedition

Spice

HyperLynx

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

Analog Electronics Design Engineer (f/m/d)

As part of the Electronic Systems department at OHB, you will be responsible for the design and testing of advanced electronic units for satellite applications. Our electronics process high-resolution image data and sensor signals, control high-precision motors, actively reduce mechanical vibrations, and support a wide range of demanding space missions.If you enjoy exploring new technical approaches, tackling challenging requirements, and developing robust long-term solutions for harsh space environments, we invite you to join our team. You can expect an inspiring, multidisciplinary working environment with passionate professionals.

Your Tasks

• Design electronic circuits for multi-channel, high-resolution, and high-speed analog signal acquisition chains for optoelectronic detectors, vibration, temperature, and position sensors
• Develop precision analog electronics with demanding short-term and long-term stability as well as signal-to-noise requirements
• Verify circuit performance through simulation, including worst-case analysis, part stress analysis, and signal integrity analysis
• Specify and supervise PCB layout activities for multilayer and rigid-flex high-reliability PCBs
• Test and validate your circuits in the laboratory as well as under extreme conditions during qualification and acceptance testing
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical design, radiation engineering, EEE engineering, manufacturing, and FPGA design

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a comparable discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the design and verification of high-performance mixed-signal electronics, ideally in the space industry
• Profound theoretical and practical background in the design and analysis of analog electronics, e.g. amplifiers, filters, and ADCs
• Experience in electronics design in accordance with applicable ECSS standards
• Experience with at least one programming language suitable for circuit simulation and automated test setups, such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
• Experience with ECAD design and simulation tools, such as PADS Professional, Xpedition, Spice, or HyperLynx
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave 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.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under [e-mail].