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 employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a
Avionics Architect (m/f/d)
The avionics architect (m/f/d) steers multiple subsystems in the spacecraft avionics domain, both technically and programmatically. Avionics architects (m/f/d) combine a strong technical background and good analytical skills with foresight to anticipate risks and the ability to lead an inter-disciplinary team. Avionics architects (m/f/d) are highly visible members of the project core team and provide a vital customer interface.
Your Tasks
1. Lead the design of the avionics architecture of the spacecraft
2. Define and develop the Avionics Architecture of the satellite, covering initial sizing, trade-offs, interface budgets and HW performances
3. Manage the avionics subsystems during detailed design and testing phases as design authority. Scope varies per mission and may include data handling, telemetry and telecommand, payload data downlink, laser communications terminal, security
4. Programmatic responsibility of the avionics subsystems, direct reporting to satellite project management
5. Interface management and control on physical level and across the protocol stack
6. Identification and management of development risks throughout the mission phases
7. Test planning and supervision
8. Non-conformance closure
Your Qualifications
9. A degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or compatible qualification
10. 6 years of professional experience in space- or aircraft avionics domain
11. Experience with hardware projects in phase B/C/D in the field of avionics systems
12. 3 years of professional experience leading technical teams of at least 2 domains
13. Proven capability to deliver project results in time and budget
14. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work independently
15. Fluency in spoken and written English
16. Fluency in German is desired. Language skills can be improved through company-facilitated trainings
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
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