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
Automation Engineer (m/f/d)
The Automation Team within Support AIT is expanding its mission from traditional test automation to a much broader objective: supporting the industrialization of AIT for future constellation-scale satellite production. As new programs will require high-volume, repeatable, and highly efficient integration and testing processes, automation becomes a key enabler. In this context, the team is launching initiatives that combine automation, Artificial Intelligence, and robotics to transform how satellites are integrated, tested, and operated. We are looking for an Automation, AI & Robotics Engineer who wants to be part of this transformation and help shape how large-scale satellite production will be performed in the near future. This role goes far beyond scripting for tests — it sits at the intersection of engineering workflows, smart tooling, AI-driven assistance, and robotic process integration.
Your Tasks
1. Support the tester engineers in design and develop of automation solutions for satellite integration, testing and operational activities
2. Contribute to the industrialization of Assembly, Integration and Testting (AIT) processes for high-volume satellite production
3. Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes and propose automation improvements
4. Support and consultancy for testers by code reviews, code guidelines and trainings
5. Maintenance and improvement of the framework for test automation
6. Deliver useful documentation and respective trainings user manuals
7. Contribute to AI-driven initiatives such as:
8. Log and telemetry analysis for error detection
9. Intelligent assistants to support test procedures and operators
10. Process data analysis to improve efficiency and reliability
11. Develop tools, scripts, and frameworks used by AIT, software, subsystem, and operations teams
12. Collaborate closely with engineers to understand workflows and translate them into automation, AI and robotics solutions
13. Help shape the future direction of the Automation Team
Your Qualifications
14. Degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Robotics, Computer Science or a related field
15. Strong software engineering skills, with proven experience in developing and maintaining automation solutions (preferably in Python and Tcl/Tk but nice to have Qml/C++/Java)
16. Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks, not limited to individual scripts, including modular and reusable architectures
17. Solid understanding of version control systems ( Git) and collaborative development practices
18. Interest in automation, tooling, and process improvement
19. Curiosity about Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, or software agents
20. Ability to understand complex technical systems and workflows
21. Proactive mindset and problem-solving attitude
22. Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
23. Experience in AIT, testing environments, or aerospace is a plus, but not mandatory
24. Fluency in spoken and written English, willingness to learn German is a plus
Nice to have
25. Experience with CCS (Central Check-Out Systems)
26. Experience applying data analysis or AI techniques ( log/telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, process optimization)
27. Familiarity with Python data and ML libraries ( pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn)
28. Background in AIT, aerospace, satellite systems, or space operations
29. Exposure to robotics, physical automation, or mechatronic systems
30. Experience developing tools used by multiple engineering teams
31. Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, or automation deployment in lab or production environments
32. Interest in shaping future automation strategies for large‑scale satellite production serial production
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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