MTP Systems Engineer

OHB Sweden AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging role

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Collaborative environment

Impactful projects

Job summary

OHB Sweden seeks an MTP Systems Engineer to own propulsion subsystems from concept to production, coordinating propulsion, mechanical, thermal and structural engineering teams.

You will lead technical trade studies, ensure interfaces and requirements compliance, and mentor engineers while supporting customer reviews and proposals. The role requires a Master’s degree and 7+ years of propulsion experience, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in spacecraft propulsion or in‑orbit propulsion.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft mechanical design principles.
• Deep knowledge of spacecraft thermal control systems and thermal engineering.
• Understanding of monopropellant hydrazine and bipropellant propulsion.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong systems thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of spacecraft propulsion subsystems throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Defining technical solutions with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinating activities across propulsion, mechanical, thermal, and structural disciplines.
• Leading technical trade studies and engineering decisions.
• Ensuring subsystem performance, interfaces, requirements compliance, and technical consistency.
• Driving system budgets including mass, pressure, thermal, structural, and performance.
• Coordinating subsystem verification, qualification, and acceptance activities.
• Supporting customer meetings, technical reviews, and proposal activities.
• Working with project managers to balance technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance within the team.

Skills

Systems thinking

Communication

Fluency in English

Propulsion engineering

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Physics

Job description

As an MTP Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of spacecraft propulsion systems at OHB Sweden.

OHB Sweden develops propulsion systems for a wide range of scientific, commercial, and Earth‑observation missions. Our propulsion solutions enable orbit raising, station‑keeping, attitude control, collision avoidance, and end‑of‑life disposal for spacecraft operating in increasingly demanding mission environments.

About the Role

You will be the technical owner of complete propulsion subsystems from concept through qualification and production. The role combines systems engineering with deep technical understanding of spacecraft propulsion, thermal control, and mechanical engineering. You will coordinate multidisciplinary development activities and ensure that all engineering disciplines work together to deliver an optimized subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of spacecraft propulsion subsystems throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Defining technical solutions together with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinating activities across propulsion, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineering disciplines.
• Leading technical trade studies and engineering decisions.
• Ensuring subsystem performance, interfaces, requirements compliance, and technical consistency.
• Driving system budgets including mass, pressure, thermal, structural, and performance.
• Coordinating subsystem verification, qualification, and acceptance activities.
• Supporting customer meetings, technical reviews, and proposal activities.
• Working closely with project managers to balance technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience developing spacecraft or in‑orbit propulsion systems.
• Solid understanding of spacecraft mechanical design principles.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems and thermal engineering.
• Good understanding of spacecraft propulsion systems, including monopropellant hydrazine and bipropellant propulsion.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience coordinating complex technical developments across several engineering disciplines.
• Strong systems thinking and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with electric propulsion systems.
• Experience with propulsion system integration and verification.
• Experience working with ESA or other institutional space programs.
• Experience with spacecraft system engineering.
• Experience supporting customer technical reviews and proposal work.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of OHB Sweden's propulsion systems.
• A technically challenging role with significant influence on subsystem architecture and engineering decisions.
• Involvement across the complete lifecycle of spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Collaboration with highly skilled specialists across multiple engineering disciplines.
• A supportive and innovative engineering environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.

The MTP Engineer reports to the Head of Propulsion and will work as the technical lead for multidisciplinary propulsion subsystem development. Some travel may be required.