Systems Engineer Quantum Technologies (m/f/d) in Oberpfaffenhofen

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 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

Systems Engineer Quantum Technologies (m/f/d)

This is a key role in implementation of missions with focus on satellite-based quantum communication networks and the related technology development. With your expertise and passion for quantum technologies, you are the point of contact for the engineering team when it comes to technical questions in this context. Perspectively, you will act as the technical contact person for subcontractors and customers for entire systems and missions.

Your Tasks

• QuantumTechnologies & Secure Communication
  • Contribute to studies andearly-phase projects (Phases 0/A/B) focused on quantum technologies
  • Support implementationprojects (Phases B/C/D/E) with emphasis on secure and quantumcommunication systems
• SystemsEngineering
  • Technical coordination of(Sub-)Systems and Interfaces
  • Analysis and definition ofcustomer, mission and system requirement
  • Trade-offs of technical andprogrammatic solutions
  • Technical baseline definitionfor (sub)systems including trade-off of performance-related parameters
  • Plan test campaigns at systemand subsystem levels
  • Overview and management oftechnical solutions developed internally and externally for particularsystems and subsystems
  • Compile documentationaccording to space standards
• Project& Work Package Management
  • Manage work packages andsub-projects within larger projects
  • Represent the work packagesand/or sub-project(s) as technical point-of-contact towardssubcontractors and customers
• ProposalDevelopment
  • Participate in or leadproposal creation, particularly in the domain of quantum technologies
  • Define technical baselinesand development logic for proposals
  • Define study and developmentlogic, including work breakdown structures
  • Support budget definition andengineering activities

Your Qualifications

• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science or equivalent with a focus on quantum optics/ quantum technology
• In-depth knowledge of quantum technologies and (ideally) their industrial applications. In particular, quantum key distribution, quantum memories, quantum sensors, and entanglement as a resource in quantum networks
• Ideally, system engineering experience in an industrial environment or at least a strong motivation to learn new methods
• Experience in the design and implementation of secure and quantum communication systems for ground and space would be a plus
• Strong solution oriented, self-managed and pro-active working style
• Passion for technology and the motivation to turn ideas into reality
• Hands-on experience in the lab in the context of technology development up to TRL 4, ideally in the context of QKD for space-based applications or free space optics
• Ideally, experience in motivating and leading small teams in technical roles
• Professional experience in the space industry or in space-related projects would be an advantage

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave 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? Sven Friedrich is available under career@ohb.de.

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