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
AOCS & GNC Engineer Hardware & Testing (m/f/d) The AOCS & GNC department is responsible for the whole lifecycle of the AOCS/GNC subsystem in accordance with the system requirements. We are responsible for the AOCS & GNC activities for all missions, from the early concept and feasibility studies up to in space commissioning and operation. The core part of our work is to establish an AOCS/GNC architecture, perform the related analyses, develop the AOCS/GNC software, select and procure the AOCS/GNC hardware, perform the subsystem verification and validation and support system level activities.
Your Tasks Verification and Validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems AOCS/GNC Test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft) Technical Support to Procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment) Support to satellite projects from start to customer acceptance Support to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics Specification, design and development of specific AOCS/GNC GSE and Test equipment Preparation of technicaldocumentation Your Qualifications Engineering, doctoral degree or comparable qualification in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering or similar Professional experience of at least 2-5 years Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS/GNC equipment, verification and validation processes is a plus Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language Experience with Python and/or other scripting languages is a plus Experience with development boards and microcontrollers (e.g.: Arduino, Raspberry Pi) is a plus High motivation and proactive involvement Willingness to learn, grow and explore new topics Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills Ability to work in international teams 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 .