Working Student – Software Engineering / Automation

About the Role OHB System AG in Bremen, part of the OHB SE group and a leading space company in Europe, is looking for a Working Student – Software Engineering / Automation. The role focuses on scripting, automation, CI/CD pipelines, software metrics collection, and supporting Satellite Control Software and Instrument Control Software projects. You will design and develop software components, run tests, automate recurring tasks, and create documentation. What You'll Do

• Support the definition, development, and maintenance of processes, tools, environments, and technologies within the department, with a focus on scripting, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software metrics collection
• Contribute to ongoing and new software development projects for Satellite Control Software and Instrument Control Software
• Design and (further) develop software components
• Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and validation tests
• Perform software verification activities (e.g. static software analysis)
• Automate recurring development tasks and improve transparency on software quality and performance through metrics
• Create and maintain documentation for the above activities What We're Looking For
• Enrolled student in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
• Initial experience in software engineering
• Knowledge of software engineering methods such as requirements engineering, software design, software development in C/C++, unit testing, software validation, software configuration management, and scripting
• Familiarity with agile software development practices
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Very good English language skills, both written and spoken
• Good written and spoken German skills are an advantage Nice to Have
• German language skills are an advantage Compensation & Benefits
• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours & special leave days
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work
• Structured on-boarding process
• Development: individual professional development (incl. E-Learnings)
• space projects
• Additional benefits: Vacation / Christmas bonus & accident insurance
• Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket & parking lots
• Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night