Simulator Software Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB-System AG; Bremen; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

OHB-System AG in Bremen is seeking a capable software engineer to design and develop satellite simulators and the supporting tooling. You will implement models of satellite equipment and the space environment, extend our simulation framework, and help across the full software lifecycle from requirements to documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and internal teams, along with supporting mission teams during preparation, operation, and maintenance phases.

Qualificações

• Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Experience with modern C++ and ideally Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Linux as a development environment, with frameworks like Qt and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Experience with ECSS-SMP tools/environments and software standards (e.g. ECSS or DO-178) is beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop satellite simulators, including models of satellite equipment and the space environment.
• Enhance and extend our simulation framework, user interfaces, testing and debugging tools.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, integration, and documentation.
• Collaborate with customers and internal software teams on system design, reviews, and simulator delivery.
• Support mission teams during mission preparation and throughout the operational and maintenance phases of the simulators.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.

Conhecimentos

C++

Python

Linux

Qt

CI/CD tooling

ECSS-SMP

DO-178

Communication

English

Formação académica

PhD in Computer Science or related

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering degree

Ferramentas

Qt

CI/CD tooling

Linux development environment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your Tasks

• Design and develop satellite simulators, including models of satellite equipment and the space environment
• Enhance and extend our simulation framework, user interfaces, testing and debugging tools
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, integration, and documentation
• Collaborate with customers and internal software teams on system design, reviews, and simulator delivery
• Support mission teams during mission preparation and throughout the operational and maintenance phases of the simulators
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture

Your Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a comparable qualification
• Experience with modern C++ and ideally Python or similar languages
• Familiarity with Linux as a development environment, with frameworks like Qt and modern CI/CD tooling
• Experience with ECSS-SMP tools/environments and software standards (e.g. ECSS or DO-178) is beneficial
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Additional background in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage

• previous experience in the space sector with a focus on the ground station software
• embedded or safety- and mission-critical software development
• on‑board communication protocols (Ethernet, SpaceWire/SpaceFibre, CAN etc.)
• digital twins
• simulation and software development integration with MBSE workflows (e.g. SysMLv2)
• distributed/federated simulation (HLA), co-simulation
• network simulation (ns‑3,OMNeT++, containerlab)

We know that great candidates do not always meet every requirement.