Systems Engineer Earth Observation Missions (m/f/d)

OHB SE; Bremen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bremen, Germany, is seeking an experienced System Engineer (m/f/d) to lead exciting projects in Earth Observation. This role involves overseeing the technical execution of Phase 0 and A/B1 studies, ensuring mission and system architecture requirements are met. Candidates should have a degree in aerospace engineering, several years of experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers the chance to work in international teams and make significant contributions to satellite development.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in aerospace engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in satellite engineering and mission architecture.
• Strong competencies in space mission design and spacecraft subsystem design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of Phase 0 and A/B1 studies and proposals.
• Define mission and system architecture requirements.
• Coordinate between special departments and subcontractors.

Skills

Satellite engineering

Mission architecture

Requirements engineering

Space mission design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Master in aerospace engineering

Job description

As an experienced and dedicated System Engineer (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the successful execution of exciting and complex proposals and projects in the domain of Earth Observation in Phases 0 and A/B1. The position is to be filled immediately.

Your tasks

• Technical lead of Phase 0 and A/B1 studies and proposals
• Lead and technical co‑ordination of special departments and single subcontractors
• Execution of trade‑offs, analysis and definition of mission and system architecture
• Lead the system design of the entire space system, subsystems and the definition of requirements specification from satellite level down to subsystem level
• Definition of interface requirements towards payload, launcher and ground segment
• Support activities for Model Based Systems Engineering for the mission
• Support the analysis of the overall satellite development approach in accordance with the objective of achieving the requested TRL by end of the respective Phase 0 and A/B1
• Support the establishment of a project implementation schedule for the overall satellite
• Support the analysis and assessment of potential cost drivers of the satellite
• Support the analysis and assessment of the technical and programmatic risks related to cost, schedule and technical feasibility of the satellite

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in aerospace engineering or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in satellite engineering and mission architecture, preferably in Phase 0 to B1
• Knowledge of Earth observation space missions, especially in the ESA context
• Strong competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design
• Knowledge of requirements engineering for subsystems of space systems and preparation of specifications
• Knowledge of design and development planning (DDV/AIV) including determination of the qualification status (TRL)
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules
• High motivation, pro‑active working approach and strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Fluency in both spoken and written (business) English