AOCS & GNC Hardware & Testing Engineer (m/f/d)

AOCS & GNC Hardware & Testing Engineer (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

AOCS & GNC Hardware & Testing Engineer (m/f/d)

The AOCS & GNC department is responsible for the whole lifecycle of the AOCS/GNC subsystem in accordance with the system requirements. We are responsible for the AOCS & GNC activities for all missions, from the early concept and feasibility studies up to in-space commissioning and operation. The core part of our work is to establish an AOCS/GNC architecture, perform the related analyses, develop the AOCS/GNC software, select and procure the AOCS/GNC hardware, perform the subsystem verification and validation, and support system-level activities.

Your Tasks

• Verification and Validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems
• AOCS/GNC Test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)
• Technical Support to Procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)
• Specification, design and development of specific AOCS/GNC GSE and Test equipment
• Support to satellite projects from start to customer acceptance
• Support to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics
• Preparation of technical documentation

Your Qualifications

• Engineering, doctoral degree or comparable qualification in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering or similar
• First professional experience as an AOCS/GNC Engineer
• Experience in the space business involving verification and validation processes is a plus
• Experience with procurement of technical equipment is a plus
• Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g.: Python) is a plus
• Familiarity with development boards and microcontrollers (e.g.: Arduino, Mbed, Raspberry Pi) is a plus
• High motivation and proactive involvement
• Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in international teams

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days

Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad

Structured onboarding 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

Additional benefits: 13th 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

Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfill 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? Christian Wolten is available under career@ohb.de.