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

OHB System AG; Bremen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

13th salary

Company restaurant

Health promotion

Training programs

Childcare support

Job summary

OHB System AG in Bremen is seeking an AOCS & GNC Engineer for hardware & testing within space projects. You will perform unit to system level test activities and support satellite projects from start to customer acceptance.

The role calls for a background in aerospace/electronics engineering, 2–5 years experience, and hands-on work with Matlab, C, and possibly Python. Hybrid work options and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in aerospace/mechatronics/electronics or equivalent.
• 2–5 years professional experience.
• Space domain experience with AOCS/GNC is a plus.
• Strong Matlab and C knowledge; Python or scripting is a plus.
• Experience with development boards/microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) a plus.
• Version control experience (Git/Subversion) a plus.
• Highly motivated, proactive and eager to learn.
• Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in international teams.

Responsibilities

• AOCS/GNC test activities at unit, subsystem and system levels.
• Provide technical support to procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment.
• Verify and validate AOCS/GNC subsystems.
• Support satellite projects from start to customer acceptance.
• Contribute to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC.
• Design and develop AOCS/GNC GSE and test equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Matlab

C programming

Python

Scripting languages

Education

Engineering degree or PhD in aerospace/mechatronics/electronics

Tools

Git

Subversion

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 Bremen is looking for a

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

Your Tasks

• AOCS/GNC Test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)
• Technical Support to Procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)
• Verification and Validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems
• 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

Your 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 scripting languages is a plus
• Experience with development boards and microcontrollers (e.g.: Arduino, Raspberry Pi) is a plus
• Experience with Version Control Systems (Subversion, Git) 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 & 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.