Verification & test lead engineer (m/w/d)

OHB SE, domiciled in Bremen, is Germany’s first listed space and technology company. Three business units offer international customers sophisticated solutions and systems. With over 40 years of experience in high technology together with its integrated skills in the areas of space technology and telematics, OHB Group is ideally positioned as one of the leading independent forces in the European space, aeronautics and telematics industry. OHB ‎SE currently has approx. 3,200 employees.‎

For permanent employmentOHB SE in Bremen or Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Verification & Test Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Role Purpose:
Responsible for defining, planning, and overseeing the integration, verification, and validation (V&V) strategy for complex multi-domain systems (space, ground, and user segments), ensuring that all system components—developed in-house or by subcontractors—are tested and integrated according to project requirements, quality standards, and performance criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

Define the overall test and verification strategy across system domains (space, ground, user, core)

Develop test plans, verification matrices, and integration roadmaps

Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and verification results

Manage integration strategy for system components from subcontractors and internal teams

Oversee system-level tests (functional, performance, environmental, security)

Prepare verification reports and contribute to system qualification and acceptance

Support risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

Represent the V&V function in internal and external reviews, including audits

Your Qualifications

Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Experience in test and verification of complex systems, preferably in aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure domains

Proven experience in managing multi-partner or subcontractor integration and verification environments

Strong knowledge of system engineering processes, V-model, and requirement-based testing

Experience with V&V and integration management tools (, DOORS, TestRail, JIRA) and test automation frameworks

Familiarity with hardware/software integration, simulation environments, and test benches

Understanding of relevant standards (, ECSS, ISO, DO-178C, MIL-STD) and regulatory compliance

ISTQB Certified Test Manager or similar certifications a plus

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 SE
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Christian Wolten is available under ­.