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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.
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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
Support the Lead System Engineer for the Phase A/B1 study
Coordinate technical inputs from specialist engineering departments and individual subcontractors
Execute trade‑offs and analyses to define the mission and system architecture
Lead the parts of the platform and subsystem system design as an architect, including deriving and maintaining requirements from satellite to subsystem level
Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities for the mission
Contribute to the assessment of the satellite development approach to ensure the target Technology Readiness Level (TRL) by the end of Phase B1
Support the definition of the overall project breakdown structure (Work Breakdown Structure) for phases B2, C/D, and E1 through in‑orbit commissioning
Assist in developing the programme plan for the satellite across phases B2, C/D, and E1 up to in‑orbit calibration and validation
Support the creation of a project implementation schedule for the platform, aligned with the overall programme planning
Analyse and assess potential cost drivers for the platform
Support the identification and evaluation of technical and programmatic risks, including cost, schedule, and feasibility drivers. Support the definition and implementation of risk mitigation measures for the platform
Your Qualifications
Master-level degree in aerospace engineering with a focus on space systems
Knowledge of exploration, in-space transportation and servicing missions
Competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design
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
Ideal:
Industry experience in space system engineering
Knowledge of requirements engineering for subsystems of space systems and preparation of specifications
Experience in proposal preparation
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering
Fluency in German language
We offer
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: 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 .
Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.
OHB System AG
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Questions regarding this posting? Christian Wolten is available under career@ohb.de .
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