Optical AIT engineer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join OHB System AG as an Optical AIT Engineer focusing on cutting-edge space technology. You will enhance optical assembly and testing processes through innovative strategies and strong collaboration with engineering teams. This role offers an opportunity to work on pivotal space projects in a leading European company with excellent career development prospects.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Hybrid work option

Subsidized Deutschland ticket

High standard company restaurant

13th monthly salary

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Technical Optics, Physics, Space Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong skills in optics and optical metrology essential.
• Experience with high-precision positioning systems valued.

Aufgaben

• Develop optical alignment and test strategies for space instruments.
• Quantify the performance of optical AIT approaches.
• Document cleanroom procedures for optical assembly and testing.

Kenntnisse

Optics

Optical Metrology

Data Handling

Automation Scripting

Ausbildung

University degree or PhD in Technical Optics, Physics, Space Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Zemax

Jobbeschreibung

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
Optical AIT Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Develop optical alignment and test strategies for complete space instruments and subsystems such as telescopes and spectrometers
• Define, negotiate, and align AIT plans and requirements with optical and system designers
• Specify and procure specialized optical ground-support equipment (OGSE) such as test setup mechanisms (TSM)
• Quantify the performance of optical AIT approaches through technical budgeting and analysis
• Align and cooperate with other AIT disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and system engineering) to ensure seamless integration
• Develop, plan, and document detailed cleanroom procedures for optical assembly, integration, and testing (OAIT)
• Execute OAIT activities in cleanroom environments and at external test facilities
• Present AIT results to project teams, customers, and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with subcontractors and external test facilities to achieve mission success

Your Qualifications

• University degree or PhD in Technical Optics, Physics, Space Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  Strong expertise in optics and optical metrology, including:
  • Wavefront measurements, light sources, lasers, detectors, imaging systems, lenses, and mirrors across the ultraviolet to far-infrared spectrum
• Experience with high-precision positioning systems (e.g., hexapods, precision stages)
• Proficiency in numerical data handling & analysis and scripted automation of measurement setups (e.g., Python, MATLAB, EDEN)

Nice to have

• Experience with optical and mechanical tolerance analysis
• Proficiency in optical design software (e.g., Zemax, ASAP)
• Knowledge of optical fabrication & coating technologies
• Procurement experience for complex optical equipment, including cost and lead-time management
• Familiarity with 3D metrology instruments and software (e.g., laser trackers, theodolites, CMM, Spatial Analyzer)
• Good understanding of precision mechanics & mechanical drawings
• Hands-on experience working in cleanrooms (ISO5 / Class 100) for optical integration
• Experience leading a small technical team in an engineering environment (without disciplinary authority)

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. 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? Alfrida Paja is available under [e-mail].