Senior EGSE Development Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Bremen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

30 days vacation

Training & development

Company pension

German language courses

Job summary

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space in Bremen seeks an experienced Senior EGSE Development Engineer to advance the development and testing of electrical ground support equipment for satellites and space systems. You will drive from requirements to system integration and support satellite testing activities.

You will work with Systems Engineering, Avionics, Software, and AIT teams, contributing to a standardized, reusable EGSE product line, while ensuring high-quality documentation and test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical/telecommunications/CS/aerospace or comparable field.
• Experience in development of test systems, EGSE, GSE, or avionics systems.
• Knowledge in Digital Electronics, Embedded Systems, Test Automation, Data Networks, Space Electronics.
• Experience with Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, SpaceWire is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++, LabVIEW or comparable technologies.
• Structured, self-driven and independent working style.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Development and industrialization of EGSE systems for space projects.
• Specification, design, and integration of test systems and interface adapters.
• Development of TM/TC, power, and data interface test equipment.
• Creation of system architectures, requirements specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support of AIT campaigns.
• Analysis and resolution of anomalies during integration and testing activities.
• Collaboration with Systems Engineering, Avionics, Software, and AIT teams.
• Further development of a standardized and reusable EGSE product line.

Skills

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

English comms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Telecommunications/CS/Aerospace

Tools

Ethernet

CAN

RS422/485

SpaceWire

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

Senior EGSE Development Engineer (m/f/d)

You would like to contribute to the development and testing of satellites and space systems? To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Engineer (m/f/d) for the Development of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).Together with the team, you will develop test systems that enable the verification and operation of modern space systems. From the initial requirements definition and system integration to supporting satellite testing activities, you will be involved throughout the entire development lifecycle of our EGSE solutions.

Your Tasks

• Development and industrialization of EGSE systems for space projects
• Specification, design, and integration of test systems and interface adapters
• Development of TM/TC, power, and data interface test equipment
• Creation of system architectures, requirements specifications, and technical documentation
• Support of Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) campaigns
• Analysis and resolution of anomalies during integration and testing activities
• Collaboration with Systems Engineering, Avionics, Software, and AIT teams
• Further development of a standardized and reusable EGSE product line

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field
• Experience in the development of test systems, EGSE, GSE, or avionics systems
• Knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  • Digital Electronics
  • Embedded Systems
  • Test Automation
  • Data Networks
  • Space Electronics
• Experience with communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, or SpaceWire is an advantage
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or comparable technologies is desirable
• Structured, self-driven, and independent working style
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken

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
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Diana Fuchs is available under [e-mail].