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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer for Exploration - **Company:** OHB SE - **Location:** Bremen, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://career-ohb.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/8447?c=career-ohb ## About the Role * Master-level degree in aerospace engineering with a focus on space systems * Knowledge of exploration, in-space transportation and servicing missions * Competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design * High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules * High motivation, pro-active working approach and strong sense of responsibility * Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills * Fluency in both spoken and written (business) English Ideal: * Industry experience in space system engineering * Knowledge of requirements engineering for subsystems of space systems and preparation of specifications * Experience in proposal preparation * Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering * Fluency in German language ## Description The Directorate of Predevelopment, Proposals and Space System Studies is a strategic cornerstone of the company's project pipeline. It drives the early shaping of future space missions by translating customer requirements into technically sound and competitive concepts. Within this directorate, the Department of Science, Exploration and Space Safety Missions focuses on the conceptualisation and maturation of missions related to astrophysics, planetary science, robotic solar system exploration, space safety, planetary defence, space weather, in-orbit servicing, in-space logistics and debris mitigation. By bridging scientific ambition with engineering feasibility, the department plays a key role in securing the OHB's leadership in future international space programs. Within this department, the Exploration In-Space Transportation and Servicing team focuses on missions related to Exploration in Earth Orbit, Moon and Mars surface and environment and to in-space transportation and servicing in Earth orbit and beyond. Your Tasks * Support the Lead System Engineer for the Phase A/B1 study * Coordinate technical inputs from specialist engineering departments and individual subcontractors * Execute trade-offs and analyses to define the mission and system architecture * Lead the parts of the platform and subsystem system design as an architect, including deriving and maintaining requirements from satellite to subsystem level * Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities for the mission * Contribute to the assessment of the satellite development approach to ensure the target Technology Readiness Level (TRL) by the end of Phase B1 * Support the definition of the overall project breakdown structure (Work Breakdown Structure) for phases B2, C/D, and E1 through in-orbit commissioning * Assist in developing the programme plan for the satellite across phases B2, C/D, and E1 up to in-orbit calibration and validation * Support the creation of a project implementation schedule for the platform, aligned with the overall programme planning * Analyse and assess potential cost drivers for the platform * Support the identification and evaluation of technical and programmatic risks, including cost, schedule, and feasibility drivers. 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