Electronics Design Engineer – Test Systems (m/f/d)

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 Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Electronics Design Engineer – Test Systems (m/f/d)

As part of the Electronic Systems department at OHB, you will play a key role in designing state-of-the-art electronic test systems for satellite electronic units. These units perform complex functions such as high-precision motor control, vibration suppression, and the processing of high-resolution image and sensor data. Our test systems range from standard setups for command, control, and signal acquisition to highly specialized configurations used for groundbreaking missions, from detecting gravitational waves to exploring exoplanets and measuring atmospheric wind speeds from space. If you\’re eager to tackle new and unconventional challenges, we invite you to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team of experts.

Your Tasks

• Design automated electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) for testing satellite electronics
• Develop custom electronics test systems for performance verification of specific functions
• Design test fixtures for component life testing and radiation exposure evaluations
• Program test software in Python or C/C++ to control and automate test equipment
• Create comprehensive documentation including design descriptions, user manuals, and FMECA analysis reports
• Prepare documentation required for CE certification of test systems
• Specify and oversee the layout of multi-layer PCBs used within test setups
• Perform system-level verification and validation of test systems before deployment
• Collaborate closely with flight electronics design engineers to ensure system compatibility and functionality

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field
• Experience in electronic design for RF, precision analog, or power electronics applications
• Familiarity with ECSS standards for space-qualified electronics
• Understanding of spacecraft communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceFibre)
• Proficiency in a programming language for automated testing (e.g., Python or C/C++)
• Skilled in the use of ECAD and simulation tools such as Mentor PADS Professional, SPICE, and HyperLynx
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

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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