Radar Satellite Project Chief Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB SE; Bremen; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bremen is seeking a Radar Satellite Project Chief Engineer (m/f/d) to oversee technical developments and system engineering for Radar satellite missions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and system engineering with strong analytical skills. Proficiency in both German and English is essential. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in the defense and space manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a project chief engineer or lead system engineer.
• Strong technical and economic understanding, along with analytical and soft skills.
• Experience in B/C/D space projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical developments for Radar satellite missions.
• Evaluate design and development based on system requirements.
• Facilitate communication within the project team and external entities.

Skills

Project management

System Engineering

Technical analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual proficiency (German and English)

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering, physics, or related field

Physics

Economics knowledge

Job description

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Position Overview:

• Project Chief Engineer (m/f/d) for Radar Satellite missions
• System Engineering responsibilities for Radar satellite missions
• Support complex technical developments at subproject and subsystem levels, including schedule and cost management, aligned with contractual requirements
• Lead and organize regular reviews, checkpoints, and engineering change boards
• Evaluate and control ongoing design and development, including independent analyses based on system requirements
• Assess risks and problems, developing pragmatic solutions
• Initiate corrective actions for deviations, coordinate with customers, and implement contract changes if necessary
• Ensure proper and timely preparation of LEOP and IOT activities
• Facilitate technical information exchange within the project team and with external entities

Your Qualifications:

• Degree in aerospace engineering, physics, or related field, with additional economics study or relevant experience
• Significant experience as a project chief engineer or lead system engineer
• Strong technical and economic understanding, with analytical and soft skills
• Experience in similar roles within B/C/D space projects
• High responsibility, solution-oriented, well-organized, and communicative
• Excellent team working and motivation skills
• Willingness to learn and expand expertise
• Proficiency in German and English

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Industry

• Defense and Space Manufacturing