Satellite optical communication terminal engineer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG –

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 employmentOHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a

Satellite Optical Communication Terminal Engineer (m/f/d)

As Satellite Optical Communication Terminal Engineer, you will act as the technical authority within OHB for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT) and related optical payload equipment. You will ensure the successful development, integration, and qualification of OCT equipment from supplier management through satellite-level testing and launch readiness. This role requires strong systems thinking, supplier coordination, and hands-on technical expertise in optical communications for space applications.

Your Tasks

OHB Technical point of contact to the OCT supplier, and any other optical payload suppliers.

Management, monitoring and controlling of all OCT activities, design, development and testing, conducted by the Payload supplier

Support co-engineering activities and design trade-offs with the Payload supplier for the correct implementation of the applicable requirements

Elaboration of Optical Communications Terminals (OCT) specifications based on mission requirements, as well as for other optical Payloads.

Provision of inputs to the Statement of Work (SOW) with the supplier

Compliance assessment to applicable Payload requirements and SOW and discussion coordination

On-site participation at supplier facilities during program milestones and test campaigns.

Perform technical coordination between the suppliers and other satellite subsystems within the OHB for the embarkation of the equipment on the spacecraft (thermal, mechanical, electrical, SW, etc).

Reporting to the Project Payload lead engineer on the status of the equipment development and to provide inputs to the Satellite Level documentation.

Perform reviews of OCT documentation during the OCT project milestones (EQSR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB)

Support System level reviews requiring OCT inputs

Contribution to Progress Reports on OCT topics

Review and discussions coordination with the OCT supplier for AIT approach, at equipment, Payload and Satellite level.

Report OCT NCRs, RFDs/RFWs and support OCT related NRBs (when applicable)

Collection of OCT related information and distribution to the system (budgets, ICD, step files, and other documentation)

Elaboration of test specifications, test procedures and reports for Satellite level testing.

Payload schedule supervision and reporting of details and critical dependencies into the Master schedule

Your Qualifications

Degree in Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Proven experience working with Optical Communication Terminals (OCT) for space applications

Strong understanding of:
OCT architecture and designOptical communication protocolsPerformance analysis and optical link budgets

Good knowledge of SDA and ESTOL protocols

Experience with satellite development lifecycle (Phase B–D), supplier management and milestone reviews

Strong interface management and cross-disciplinary coordination skills

Structured, analytical 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 .

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

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