Senior System Engineer Earth Observation (m/f/d)

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 3,000 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, the Predevelopment, Space System Studies & Proposals department at OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a Senior System Engineer Earth Observation (m/f/d). In the Predevelopment Directorate, we are working on mission and system designs for complete space missions and payloads or instruments for Earth observation, science, space transportation, exploration and robotics.

Your Tasks

• Lead the elaboration of technical proposals (ESA, EC, DLR, commercial customers etc.) for Earth Observation space systems.
• Analysis of customer, mission and system requirements (specifications, Statement of work etc.), including execution of a functional analysis, definition of a requirements tree and identification of proposed adaptations.
• Execution of trade-offs, analysis and definition of mission and system architecture.
• Contribution to the definition and design of space systems including mission and system design of the entire space system, subsystems and their specifications.
• Lead and technical co-ordination of special departments and single subcontractors.

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in aerospace engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in satellite engineering projects, preferably in Phase 0 to B1.
• Strong competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design.
• Profound knowledge of mission analysis.
• Understanding of Earth Observation remote sensing principles (optical and microwave) would be an asset.
• Good conceptual and analytical skills.
• Experience with applicable standards (ECSS) is desirable.
• Ability to devise creative solutions and think out-of-the-box.
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules.
• High motivation, pro-active working approach and strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills.
• Fluency in both spoken and written (business) English.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (German or English) via our online tool.