Systems Engineer for Telecommunication Missions (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Hybrid work & mobile work abroad

Structured on-boarding process

Extensive training courses

Company pension plan

Generous meal subsidy

Childcare support

Subsidised Deutschland ticket

Company parties & events

Zusammenfassung

A leading space company in Europe is seeking a Systems Engineer for Telecommunication Missions. This role involves supporting satellite architecture definition, collaborating with engineers, and managing technical requirements. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in relevant fields and have experience in satellite projects. Benefits include flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a structured onboarding process.

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience in satellite studies (phases A/B) and in proposal/implementation projects (phases B2/C/D).
• Experience in technical negotiations with the customer.

Aufgaben

• Support the System Engineering Manager in defining the satellite architecture.
• Work in collaboration with Architects and Subsystem Engineers.
• Analyse functional and interface requirements for the satellite.

Kenntnisse

Self-managed working style

Pro-active working style

Teamwork

Very good knowledge of English

Very good knowledge of German

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace engineering or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 programmes. With two strong locations – 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, space exploration, as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance.

Position: Systems Engineer for Telecommunication Missions (m/f/d) – permanent employment in Bremen.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Engineering Manager in defining the satellite architecture
• Work in collaboration with Architects and Subsystem Engineers
• Support the configuration and management of the satellite’s internal and external interfaces (e.g. launcher interfaces)
• Analyse functional and interface requirements for the satellite
• Support spacecraft validation and verification on system level
• Flow down the satellite requirements to subsystem‑level specifications
• Ensure compliance with the satellite technical requirements
• Coordinate technical system budgets (electrical power, propellant, telemetry, command, pointing, mass properties)
• Support the generation of AIT plans and operation plans
• Oversee satellite test preparation and evaluate test results
• Define test specifications for system‑level tests and verification campaigns
• Support the set‑up and maintenance of spacecraft databases and simulators
• Prepare for launch and flight phases, including launcher interfaces and operations data
• Contribute to project risk management

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Professional experience in satellite studies (phases A/B) and in proposal/implementation projects (phases B2/C/D)
• Experience in technical negotiations with the customer
• Self‑managed and pro‑active working style
• Ability to work with and implement processes
• Ability to work in a teamVery good knowledge of English and German

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave 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: 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
• Catering: high‑standard company restaurant & generous meal 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: subsidised 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

Information about all our benefits and more details can be found on our website.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we welcome applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

OHB System AG – Human Resources
Questions regarding this posting? Anna Scharath is available at [e-mail].