Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Role OHB System AG in Bremen is seeking an Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to join the expanding Automation Team within Support AIT. The role focuses on industrializing AIT for high-volume constellation-scale satellite production, blending automation, AI, and robotics to transform satellite integration, testing and operation. You will work at the interface of engineering workflows, smart tooling, AI-driven assistance, and robotic process integration to shape future large-scale satellite manufacturing. What You'll Do

• Support tester engineers in design and development of automation solutions for satellite integration, testing and operational activities
• Contribute to industrialization of AIT processes for high-volume satellite production
• Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes and propose automation improvements
• Provide support and consultancy for testers via code reviews, guidelines and trainings
• Maintain and improve the automation framework
• Produce useful documentation and trainings (user manuals)
• Contribute to AI-driven initiatives: log/telemetry analysis for error detection; intelligent assistants; process data analysis
• Develop tools, scripts, and frameworks used by AIT, software, subsystem, and operations teams
• Collaborate with engineers to translate workflows into automation, AI and robotics solutions
• Help shape the future direction of the Automation Team What We're Looking For
• Degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Robotics, Computer Science or related field
• Strong software engineering skills with proven experience in developing and maintaining automation solutions (preferably Python and Tcl/Tk; QML/C++/Java nice to have)
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks, not limited to individual scripts, including modular and reusable architectures
• Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development practices
• Interest in automation, tooling, and process improvement; curiosity about Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, or software agents
• Ability to understand complex technical systems and workflows; proactive mindset and problem-solving attitude
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Experience in AIT, testing environments, or aerospace is a plus, but not mandatory
• Fluency in spoken and written English, willingness to learn German is a plus Nice to Have
• Experience with CCS (Central Check-Out Systems)
• Experience applying data analysis or AI techniques (log/telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, process optimization)
• Familiarity with Python data and ML libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn)
• Background in AIT, aerospace, satellite systems, or space operations
• Exposure to robotics, physical automation, or mechatronic systems
• Experience developing tools used by multiple engineering teams
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, or automation deployment in lab or production environments
• Interest in shaping future automation strategies for large‑scale satellite production i.e. serial production Compensation & Benefits
• 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: 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 / Kindergarten places, childcare in vacation periods & 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 benefits is available on our website