Subsystems Engineer (m/f/d) – Electrical Power Systems

OHB-System AG; Bremen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB-System AG in Bremen is seeking an Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) specialist to take technical responsibility across all project phases—from pre-development to in-orbit commissioning.

You will act as EPS design authority toward customers and subcontractors, design, size and optimize satellite power subsystems, and lead EPS design reviews within large, multidisciplinary projects, traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or comparable qualification.
• Experience in satellite Electrical Power Systems or in electrical power equipment development is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and subcontractors.
• Structured, proactive, and able to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Flexible and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) across all project phases — from pre-development to in-orbit commissioning
• Act as EPS design authority towards customers and subcontractors
• Design, size, and optimize satellite power subsystems
• Assess and evaluate EPS concepts during feasibility and pre-development studies
• Analyze system requirements and derive subsystem-level requirements
• Define and maintain specifications for EPS units and equipment
• Support proposal activities, including evaluation of subcontractor solutions
• Produce and maintain EPS design, analysis, and verification documentation
• Lead EPS-related design reviews and contribute to system and subsystem reviews
• Collaborate with project teams, system engineering, and other disciplines
• Define and support verification and testing activities, including on-site test support

Skills

Electrical Power Systems

Satellite engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interaction

Education

Degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or comparable qualification

Job description

Your Tasks

• Take technical responsibility for the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) across all project phases — from pre-development to in-orbit commissioning
• Act as EPS design authority towards customers and subcontractors
• Design, size, and optimize satellite power subsystems
• Assess and evaluate EPS concepts during feasibility and pre-development studies
• Analyze system requirements and derive subsystem-level requirements
• Define and maintain specifications for EPS units and equipment
• Support proposal activities, including evaluation of subcontractor solutions
• Produce and maintain EPS design, analysis, and verification documentation
• Lead EPS-related design reviews and contribute to system and subsystem reviews
• Collaborate with project teams, system engineering, and other disciplines
• Define and support verification and testing activities, including on-site test support

Your Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or comparable qualification
• Experience in satellite Electrical Power Systems or in electrical power equipment development is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and subcontractors
• Structured, proactive, and able to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in large, multidisciplinary projects
• Flexible and willing to travel