Systems Engineer Manager (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 Bremen is looking for a

Systems Engineer Manager (m/f/d)

OHB System AG is the lead company of ODIN’S EYE, a project on Space Based Missile Early Warning within the European Defence Fund. ODIN’S EYE aims at the development of a European Capability composed of LEO, MEO and GEO satellite systems including control and user ground segments. OHB is mainly responsible for the overall system-of-systems architecture, the LEO satellites, payloads and platforms. The project includes also substantial simulator activities and breadboard developments for sensors and on-board processing.

Your Tasks

• Organizing and leading the technical project team, including (sub-)system engineers from relevant technical departments
• Coordinating all technical aspects with the project manager
• Acting as the primary technical interface to the customer
• Defining system requirements and ensuring alignment across the project
• Coordinating all technical project requirements within the team, technical divisions, and relevant company processes
• Defining fundamental technical concepts (top-level system design) with the project team and technical departments to meet system requirements
• Defining, implementing, and monitoring technical project work packages—including schedules and costs—in alignment with contractual requirements and in coordination with the project manager
• Leading and organizing regular internal and external project reviews and checkpoints
• Managing and organizing Engineering Change Boards
• Evaluating and controlling the ongoing design and development process, including initiating independent analyses based on system requirements
• Assessing risks and problems, developing and implementing pragmatic solutions, and initiating corrective actions for significant deviations—including coordinating with the customer and implementing contract changes if needed
• Ensuring proper and timely preparation of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and IOT (In-Orbit Test), and leading related activities during these phases
• Facilitating technical information exchange and networking within the project team, internal technical departments, and external stakeholders

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies (e.g., PhD, Diploma, or Master’s) in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• Proven experience as a technical lead in C/D/E space projects or large sub-projects
• Deep expertise in the conceptualization and design of spacecraft, space equipment, space payloads (instruments), and their subsystems
• Strong background in multiple Systems Engineering fields
• Ability to adapt to technical challenges with flexibility
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Natural authority and leadership presence
• Team-oriented and integrative approach
• Fair and transparent decision-making
• Ability to lead and manage large project teams both technically and organizationally
• Solution-driven mindset with decisiveness and innovation
• A holistic, forward-looking approach beyond project boundaries
• Cost-efficient and solution-oriented mindset

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
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Sven Friedrich is available under .

#J-18808-Ljbffr