(Senior) Systems Engineering Architect (m/f/d) Navigation Payloads

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

Job summary

OHB-System AG in Bremen seeks a senior engineer to define the architecture of satellite Navigation / Communication payloads and verify end-to-end performance. You will write subsystem specifications, maintain performance budgets, and support verification campaigns, collaborating with customers and management.

The role requires deep knowledge of system engineering processes and experience with simulation tools, with hands-on design from concept to validation.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in electrical/electronic engineering, telecommunications, or related field.
• Seasoned engineering professional with 10 years of experience in satellite payloads.
• Hands-on experience with payload architecture from concept to validation.
• Familiarity with system engineering processes and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of satellite navigation/communication payloads and assess end-to-end performance.
• Write subsystem specifications and assess compliance with requirements.
• Maintain system and performance budgets and contribute to satellite/system budgets.
• Trade-off architectures and suppliers; plan verification of payload and associated EGSE.
• Support payload test campaigns by analyzing measured performance and anomalies.

Skills

10+ years experience

Payload architecture

System engineering

Simulation tools

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Satellite simulation tools

Job description

Your Tasks

• Define the architecture of satellite Navigation / Communication payloads and determine their end-to-end performance
• Write specifications for subsystems, including software, and assess compliance to requirements
• Maintain system and performance budgets and contribute to the overall satellite/system ones
• Trade-off architectures and suppliers
• Plan verification of the payload and specify associated EGSE
• Support test campaigns by analyzing measured payload performance and assessing impact of anomalies/non-conformances
• Report to customer and senior management

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Signal Processing, or comparable discipline
• 10 years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Strong background in satellite navigation payloads or transferable domains
• Hands-on experience with payload architecture definition, from concept to detailed design and validation
• Experience with simulation of satellite communication/navigation systems
• Familiarity with System Engineering processes and related Software tools
• Proficiency in relevant simulation tools
• Experience in fast-paced production environments would be an asset