About this role
About the Role OHB System AG is seeking a Space Systems Engineer Architect (m/f/d) in Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion to lead a large, multi-disciplinary team of experts and to architect and oversee the design, analysis and test of complex spacecraft subsystems. The role combines mechanical design, structure analysis, thermal design and propulsion analysis with cost, schedule and interface management, and requires close collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure the success of missions. What You'll Do
- Lead a large team of experts without disciplinary function to design, manufacture and test complex spacecrafts
- Be responsible for mechanical design, structure analysis, thermal analysis & design and propulsion analysis & design as the architect of these subsystems
- Report and control costs and schedule as an integral part of the work
- Communicate directly with suppliers, the project team and the customer
- Ensure configuration through consistent use of change management
- Perform requirement flow-down to the subsystem specifications and write subsystem specifications
- Manage the complex interdisciplinary interfaces between the different subsystems, both within your domain and towards the other subsystems of the spacecraft
- Support supplier and system level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QAR…) in a leading role
- Support the main campaigns of the project (EVT, Launch, LEOP) in a support role What We're Looking For
- Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Several years of experience is mandatory
- Experience in system engineering is preferred
- Several years of experience in at least one of technical domains (mechanical design, structure analysis, thermal or propulsion) is mandatory
- Deep knowledge of satellite architectures is greatly beneficial for the position
- Self-managed, pro-active, solution oriented
- Ability to take decisions, solution oriented, pragmatic
- Ability to team leadership as well as work in a team
- Working level proficiency in written and spoken English, other language skills advantageous Nice to Have
- German language skills or other additional language skills are advantageous
- Deep knowledge of satellite architectures is greatly beneficial 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 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