About this role
About the Role As Avionics Systems Engineer (m/f/d) you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated & motivated team to define the Avionics Architecture of the spacecraft, design and implement the data handling subsystem and its components and to develop and verify recovery mechanisms to ensure the spacecraft remains safe and operational for years. OHB System AG is a leading space company in Europe with a focus on Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications and space exploration. You will contribute to the core avionics functions that keep spacecraft under control and data flowing for mission success. What You'll Do
- Define and develop the avionics architecture of the satellite, covering initial sizing, trade-offs, interface budgets and HW performances
- Manage the avionics subsystems during detailed design and testing phases as design authority
- Programmatic responsibility of the avionics subsystems and corresponding teams, direct reporting to satellite project management
- Data interface management and control on physical level and across the protocol stack
- Data Handling Subsystem: design and specification, evaluation of supplier proposals, lifecycle procurement support
- Data handling subsystem integration into the spacecraft
- Unit- and subsystem verification What We're Looking For
- A degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or compatible qualification
- Professional experience with satellite projects in phase B/C/D
- Self-managed, proactive and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to team leadership as well as work in a multi-cultural team
- Fluency in spoken and written English; German is desirable (language skills can be improved through company trainings) Nice to Have
- German language skills are desirable (if not already listed above) 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)
- Development: Extensive training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space
- 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
- Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
- 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 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 can be found on our website.