System Engineer Space System Studies (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

Hybrid work

Mobile work abroad

Onboarding buddy

Training opportunities

Company restaurant

Accident insurance

Company pension plan

Deutschland ticket subsidy

Job bike

Parking

Company parties & events

Job summary

OHB System AG in Bremen is seeking a System Engineer Predevelopment to drive early mission shaping for satellite programs. You will lead Phase A/B1 system engineering, coordinate multidisciplinary contributions, and define mission architecture to ensure successful development.

The role requires a Master’s in aerospace, strong space systems experience, MBSE familiarity, and fluency in English. Hybrid work options and international teamwork are offered, with extensive training and benefits.”

Qualifications

• Master-level degree in aerospace engineering with a focus on space systems
• Industry experience in space system engineering or satellite development
• Strong competencies in space mission design and spacecraft subsystem design
• Experience in requirements engineering for spacecraft subsystems and specs
• Familiarity with science, exploration or space safety mission concepts
• Ability to work in international, interdisciplinary teams
• Ownership mindset and proactive approach
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Act as lead system engineer or senior counterpart to the Lead System Engineer for the Phase A/B1 study
• Coordinate and oversee technical contributions from specialist engineering departments and subcontractors
• Perform and guide trade-offs and high-level analyses to shape the mission and system architecture
• Lead substantial elements of the platform and subsystem system design from satellite down to subsystem level
• Contribute to and review satellite development approach to secure TRL by end of Phase B1
• Support WBS definition for phases B2, C/D, E1 through in-orbit commissioning
• Support development and consolidation of programme plan for phases B2, C/D, E1
• Develop schedule for platform aligned with programme planning
• Analyse cost drivers and contribute to cost modelling and optimization
• Identify and manage technical and programmatic risks
• Contribute to risk mitigation planning for the platform

Skills

Space systems design

Satellite systems engineering

Requirements engineering

MBSE familiarity

International teamwork

Project leadership

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

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

System Engineer Space System Studies (m/f/d)

The Directorate of Predevelopment, Proposals and Space System Studies is a strategic cornerstone of the company’s project pipeline. It drives the early shaping of future space missions by translating customer requirements into technically sound and competitive concepts. Within this directorate, the Department of Science, Exploration and Space Safety Missions focuses on the conceptualisation and maturation of missions related to astrophysics, planetary science, robotic solar system exploration, space safety, planetary defence, space weather, in-orbit servicing, in-space logistics and debris mitigation. By bridging scientific ambition with engineering feasibility, the department plays a key role in securing the OHB’s leadership in future international space programs. Within this department, the Exploration In‑Space Transportation and Servicing team focuses on missions related to Exploration in Earth Orbit, Moon and Mars surface and environment and to in‑space transportation and servicing in Earth orbit and beyond.

Your Tasks

As a System Engineer Predevelopment, you willtake a leading role in shaping the early phases of cutting‑edge satellitemissions. In this position, you will drive system engineering activities during Phase A/B1, provide technical leadership across specialist teams and subcontractors, and steer the definition of the mission and system architecture. You will be responsible to establish the technical, programmatic, and schedule foundations that ensure mission success throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Tasks:

• Act as lead system engineer or senior counterpart to the Lead System Engineer for the Phase A/B1 study.
• Coordinate and oversee technical contributions from specialist engineering departments and subcontractors, ensuring coherence and quality.
• Perform and guide trade-offs and high‑level analyses to shape the mission and system architecture.
• Lead substantial elements of the platform and subsystem system design, including deriving, validating, and maintaining requirements from satellite down to subsystem level.
• Contribute to and review the satellite development approach to secure the targeted Technology Readiness Level (TRL) by the end of Phase B1.
• Support and guide the definition of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for phases B2, C/D, and E1 through in‑orbit commissioning.
• Support the development and consolidation of the programme plan for phases B2, C/D, and E1 up to in‑orbit calibration and validation.
• Support and review the establishment of a project implementation schedule for the platform aligned with overall programme planning.
• Analyse and assess cost drivers, contributing to cost modelling and optimization strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and help manage technical and programmatic risks related to cost, schedule, and technical feasibility.
• Contribute to planning and implementing risk mitigation measures for the platform.

Your Qualifications

Minimum:

• Master-level degree in aerospace engineering with a focus on space systems
• Industry experience in space system engineering or satellite development.
• Strong competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering, and spacecraft subsystem design.
• Experience in requirements engineering for spacecraft subsystems and preparation of specifications.
• Familiarity with science, exploration, or space safety mission concepts.
• High level of flexibility and ability to work effectively in international, interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong ownership mindset, structured and proactive working approach, and strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written (business) English.

Ideal:

• Significant experience working on Phase 0/A/B1 projects and proposals in industry or on institutional side.
• Hands‑on experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) toolchains and methodologies
• Fluency in German language is an advantage

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.