Working student (m/f/d) for Camera Testing in a Space Project

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 temporary employment of 12 months OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Working student (m/f/d) for Camera Testing in a Space Project

About the Project: PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars) is a space mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) aimed at discovering and characterizing exoplanets around bright, nearby stars. The project offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of exoplanet research.

Your Tasks

• Weekly testing and calibration of a state-of-the-art camera for the PLATO project
• Documentation and analysis of test results
• Supporting the team in troubleshooting and optimizing the camera
• Assisting in the development of testing procedures

Your Qualifications

• Enrolled student (m/f/d) in physics, engineering, computer science, or related fields
• Initial experience in measurement technology and data analysis
• Independent and precise working style
• Team player with enthusiasm for space

We Offer

• An exciting role in a highly innovative environment
• Practical experience in an international space project
• Flexible working hours to balance study and work
• A motivated and supportive team
• Access to cutting-edge technology and scientific resources

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours & special leave days
Mobile Work: Hybrid work
Structured on-boarding process
Development: individual professional development (incl. E-Learnings)
space projects
Additional benefits: Vacation / Christmas bonus & accident insurance
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket & parking lots
Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

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? Leon Hartmann is available under career@ohb.de.