AOCS & GNC Architect (m/f/d)

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 Bremen is looking for a

The AOCS & GNC department is responsible for the whole lifecycle of the AOCS & GNC subsystem in accordance with the system requirements. This includes all satellite phases from the early concept and feasibility studies up to in space commissioning and operation. The core part of our work is to establish an AOCS & GNC architecture, to perform the related analyses, to develop the AOCS & GNC software, to select and procure the AOCS & GNC hardware, to perform the subsystem verification and validation, to support system level activities, and to support LEOP and IOT.

Your Tasks

Being the AOCS & GNC architect, you are responsibleto ensure that the S/S fulfils the mission needs. You will be leading a smallteam of AOCS & GNC engineers and need to make sure that they can work attheir best. Meeting the S/S requirements derived in time and cost is a key tothe success of the mission. During the project, you will need to complete thefollowing tasks:

Definition of the AOCS S/S architecture and relevant trade offs
Participation to project system team as reference for AOCS topics
Definition and management of AOCS S/S interfaces with other satellite subsystems
Coordination of small team (3-5 persons) of AOCS/GNC engineers in the project team
Definition of the AOCS S/S Specification
Definition of AOCS FDIR concept
Interface the AOCS department flight SW responsible for the design, development, and validation of the project AOCS flight SW
Preparation of technical documentations for S/S review
Review and evaluation of AOCS equipment suppliers’ technical proposal
Technical support to procurement of AOCS equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)
Participation to major system, subsystem and unit design review
Definition of AOCS S/S verification and validation activities
Support AOCS test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)
Support the definition of AOCS S/S in-flight operational procedure
Support to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS & GNC topics

Your Qualifications

It is important to us that the AOCS & GNCArchitect is fit for the tasks that are waiting for them. Hence, we are lookingfor somebody that brings along the following set of qualifications, experience,attitude, and skills. In case you think you might have a gap in the one or theother aspect, please make us aware, so that we can define measures and goals foryour personal development.

Master or comparable qualification (or PhD) in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering or similar
Professional experience of at least 5-7 years
Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS & GNC S/S design development and verification (HW and SW)
Technical leadership of a small team of AOCS & GNC engineers
Good knowledge on AOCS & GNC HW (sensors & actuators), different technologies and suppliers (European & worldwide)
Good Knowledge of AOCS & GNC SW, namely attitude estimation, guidance, control algorithms
Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language
Experience with Python and/or other scripting languages is a plus
Knowledge of ECSS standards
Good leadership skills in a cooperative work style
Good communication and conflict management skills
High motivation and proactive involvement
Excellent conceptual and problem solving skills
Ability to work in international teams
Willingness to undergo a security clearance check
Fluent in English (fluent in German is a plus)

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.

OHB System AG

Bremen

Hybrid

EUR 70.000 - 100.000

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