Radio Access Architect

OHB SE
Bremen, Germany
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Bremen, Germany

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Systems Engineering
Data Transmissions
Matlab
Radio-Frequency Identification
Requirements Traceability
Simulink
Systems Integration

Job description

This role ensures the definition and realization of a robust HF communication system architecture supporting secure, reliable, and high-performance data transmission across space, ground, and user segments. The position drives technical integration, verification, and cross-domain alignment to fulfil mission objectives., * Define end-to-end architectures for RF-based communication systems, including RF front-end elements and baseband modulation

  • Specify system-level requirements covering HF transmission, modulation schemes, link budgets, propagation models, and radio-access concepts
  • Ensure interoperability and seamless integration across space, ground, and user mission segments
  • Develop and oversee the multi-domain integration strategy for HF components and subsystems
  • Establish interface specifications, integration workflows, and system-level verification checkpoints
  • Review, coordinate and approve design, test, and verification deliverables from internal teams and subcontractors
  • Oversee performance verification for HF systems (e.g., throughput, latency, spectral efficiency) and analyze test results for requirement traceability
  • Represent the HF architecture discipline in reviews and contribute to innovation initiatives such as beamforming, adaptive modulation, and AI-driven optimization

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

  • Proven experience in RF systems, high-frequency communications, or satellite communication architecture
  • Proven experience in multi-domain system integration and subcontractor coordination
  • Deep understanding of HF communication principles, RF design, and digital signal processing
  • Hands-on experience with link budget analysis, propagation modeling, and spectrum management
  • Proficiency with systems engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK, Simulink) and RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
  • Knowledge of key technical standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CCSDS, ITU, ECSS)
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills; INCOSE CSEP certification is a plus

Benefits & conditions

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

About the company

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.

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