AOCS & GNC Engineer Hardware & Testing (m/f/d)

OHB; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space technology company is seeking an AOCS & GNC Engineer for a permanent role in Bremen. The position involves verification and validation of subsystems, support for satellite projects, and technical documentation preparation. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in relevant engineering and 2-5 years of experience in the space industry. The company offers flexible working hours, hybrid and mobile work options, and comprehensive benefits including training courses and health promotion initiatives.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Kindergarten subsidy

Health management

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience of at least 2-5 years in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS/GNC equipment, is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and explore new topics.

Aufgaben

• Verification and validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems.
• Support satellite projects from start to customer acceptance.
• Preparation of technical documentation.

Kenntnisse

AOCS/GNC experience

Matlab

C programming

Proactive involvement

Excellent problem-solving

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree or comparable qualification in relevant engineering field

Tools

Matlab

Python

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

OHB System AG – 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.

Position: AOCS & GNC Engineer Hardware & Testing (m/f/d) – permanent employment in Bremen

Responsibilities

• Verification and Validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems
• AOCS/GNC test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)
• Technical support to procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment (sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)
• Support to satellite projects from start to customer acceptance
• Support to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics
• Specification, design and development of specific AOCS/GNC GSE and test equipment
• Preparation of technical documentation

Qualifications

• Engineering, doctoral degree or comparable qualification in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering or similar
• Professional experience of at least 2-5 years
• Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS/GNC equipment, verification and validation processes is a plus
• Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language
• Experience with Python and/or other scripting languages is a plus
• Experience with development boards and microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) is a plus
• High motivation and proactive involvement
• Willingness to learn, grow and explore new topics
• Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in international teams

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
• Structured onboarding 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: 13th 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.

Application

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? Diana Fuchs is available under.