Systems Engineer Navigation
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Job description
- Support to several system-level activities throughout phases A to E, such as:
- Preparation of technical proposals for upcoming Navigation projects
- Definition of system-level concepts, architectures and technical budgets
- Provision of various system engineering disciplines including Security, System Software, Operations, Mission Analysis, MTP, Electrical Architecture, EMC/RFC, Radiation
- Requirements engineering from customer requirements to verification
- Management of satellite functional and performance requirements
- Coordinate interfaces across spacecraft, payload, launch and ground segments
- Technical problem solving in collaboration with subsystem engineers, system engineers, suppliers and customers
- Preparation of technical documentation for design reviews
- Definition and review of system-level test specifications and verification plans
- Support to AIT with procedure development, testing and reporting
- Participation of campaigns
- Anomaly support to routine operations of satellites in flight
- Support to project management in terms of technical risk assessment, schedule inputs, data pack preparation
Requirements
- Completed studies (Diploma or Master) in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Physics or equivalent qualification
- General knowledge of systems engineering, requirements engineering, satellite systems and services
- Strong communication skills, initiative and proactivity
- Ability to work both independently and in diverse teams
- Creative and solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent in written and spoken English, Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don’t fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.
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
At OHB’s Navigation Directorate, we are working on satellite missions in all stages of development. We are shaping the future of satellite-based navigation and timing through bold ideas and technologies, as well as developing and supporting operations of our existing satellites. This is your opportunity to make a real impact for the future, as well as gain hands-on experience with the present. You’ll work in an environment where creativity, collaboration, and innovation drive success, and where your effort and expertise directly strengthen the current infrastructure and defines the next generation of solutions.
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