Cleanspace Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

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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 4,100 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 45 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

Cleanspace Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

We are hiring a Space Debris Technical Project Manager within the Predevelopment Directorate to strengthen OHB's capabilities in Space Debris, EcoDesign and Dark & Quiet Skies (DQS). Reporting within the Science, Exploration & Space Safety domain, the successful candidate will drive OHB's activities in technology development, standardisation, policy, and programme development related to the sustainable use of space.

The role combines specialist technical expertise, project management, system enginerering and representation of OHB towards customers, agencies, industry partners and standardisation bodies.

Your Tasks

Specifically

Coordination of OHB's Space

Debris Centre of Competence, as well as EcoDesign and Dark & Quiet

Skies activities across projects and organisational units

Technical lead for internal and external R&D activities in the domains of Space Debris

Mitigation, Space Sustainability, EcoDesign and DQS

Definition and maintenance of technology roadmaps for future capabilities and products in these domains

Monitoring and assessment of emerging regulations, standards, policies and customer requirements

Active participation in national and international working groups, specialist forums and standardisation activities

Support to project teams with

Space Debris, EcoDesign and DQS analyses, design trades and compliance activities

Development of technical positions and policy recommendations towards customers, agencies and industry stakeholders

Identification and maturation of new business opportunities in the field of Space Safety and

Sustainable Space Operations

Management of studies and technology development projects related to Space Debris, EcoDesign and

DQS

Maintenance and expansion of a strong network within agencies, industry, academia and standardisation bodies

Representation of OHB at conferences, workshops, customer meetings and expert panels

Interface towards programme management, business development, engineering disciplines and external partners

Generally

Technical responsibility for

R&D projects and studies within the space sustainability area

Participation in and leadership of proposals, feasibility studies, technology developments and predevelopment activities

Definition of technical concepts, architectures and development strategies

Identification of new technologies and opportunities for technical innovation

Technical leadership and mentoring of system engineers and project teams

Definition of work breakdown structures, development strategies and engineering approaches

Identification, assessment and mitigation of technical risks

Trade-off analyses of technical and programmatic solution options

Monitoring of technical performance, schedule and cost aspects

Management of work packages, studies and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Coordination of engineering activities across organisational boundaries

Support to acquisition campaigns through customer engagement, proposal preparation and technical presentations

Continuous improvement of engineering methods and processes within the programme area

Coordination of future technology topics with department leadership

Supporting the strategic development of company’s porttfolio

Your Qualifications

Specifically

Strong interest in Space Debris, EcoDesign, Dark & Quiet Skies and the sustainable use of space

Demonstrated experience or specialist knowledge in at least one of the following areas:

Space Debris Mitigation

EcoDesign for Space Systems

Design for Demise

Dark & Quiet Skies

Space Sustainability

Good understanding of the regulatory, standardisation and policy landscape related to sustainable space activities

Interest in shaping future technologies, standards and industry practices

Existing professional network in the space community is considered an advantage

Generally

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics or a comparable technical discipline

Several years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering and/or mission design

Good understanding of the design, development and operation of space missions and spacecraft systems

Understanding of industrial space projects and the associated technical, programmatic and commercial drivers

Knowledge of ESA, EU, national and commercial space programmes is advantageous

Experience in technical leadership, study management or project management

Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders

High degree of initiative, ownership and result orientation

Assertiveness and the ability to drive topics to closure in complex organisational environments

Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills

Ability to engage effectively with customers, agencies, industry partners and internal stakeholders

Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented working style

Ability to work autonomously while fostering collaboration across disciplines and organisations

Very good written and spoken English; German language skills are advantageous

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days

Mobile Work: Flexible working arrangement balancing remote and on-site work

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

Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Christian Wolten is available under career@ohb.de .

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