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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

At OHB System AG you’ll join a leading European systems integrator driving the future of space‑based defence. In this role you’ll lead the development of a state‑of‑the‑art system of systems simulation platform, with elements interacting in real‑time. Such simulation architecture will be the backbone integrating space assets, air‑defence systems and national missile‑defence infrastructures across Europe enabling the development of space and air shield systems. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy complexity, and want to shape systems that matter on a continental scale, this role is for you.

• Lead and coordinate the development of the simulator’s core modules, including:
  • Geometry module: simulation of satellite and system‑of‑systems positions and orientations (LEO, GEO, etc.) at each time step
  • Scene generation module: modelling of the observed environment, including atmospheric effects and radiative transfer
  • Sensor module: representation of geometric, spectral and radiometric sensor behaviour tailored to mission use cases
  • Ground processor: ingestion and correction of sensor data, applying instrument‑specific compensations
  • User module: execution of image‑processing algorithms to extract mission‑relevant information
• Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator
• Manage and prioritise the software engineering tasks and backlog
• Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners
• Monitor and control technical progress, schedule, cost and quality in close collaboration with project management
• Identify, assess and mitigate software‑product and project risks
• Lead the control and evaluation of changes that impact the scope, budget or timeline of the project
• Prepare, organise and lead technical reviews as well as key project milestone reviews

• University / polytechnic degree or PhD in a scientific or engineering subject (Earth System Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Signal Processing or similar)
• Proficient in at least one of the following categories:
  • Technical and physical optics, spectrometry and optical instruments
  • Signal processing & mathematical modelling
  • Image processing algorithms
• Experience in scientific programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python), including a good understanding of algorithmic complexity and/or efficient implementations
• Strong skills in self‑organisation, prioritisation and structured work planning
• High motivation, proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility
• Outstanding communication, documentation and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to obtain required German security clearance
• Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation and special leave days
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work and 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
• Space projects
• 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/places, childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
• Mobility: Subsidised 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 look forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under career@ohb.de.