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# Technical Product Owner Software - Space & Defence Simulation

- **Company:** OHB SE
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/muenchen-technical-product-owner-software-space-defence-simulation-158619501

## About the Role

* University / polytechnic degree or PhD in scientific or engineering subject (Earth System Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Signal Processing or similar)
 * Proficient in at least one of the following categories:

 * Technical and physical optics, spectrometry and optical instruments
 * Signal processing & mathematical modelling
 * Image processing algorithms

Experience in scientific programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python), including a good understanding of algorithmic complexity and/or efficient implementations

Strong skills in self-organization, prioritization and structured work planning

High motivation, proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility

Outstanding communication, documentation and presentation skills

Willingness and ability to obtain required German security clearance

## Description

* Lead and coordinate the development of the simulator's core modules, including:

 * Geometry module: simulation of satellite and system-of-systems positions and orientations (LEO, GEO, etc.) at each time step
 * Scene generation module: modelling of the observed environment, including atmospheric effects and radiative transfer
 * Sensor module: representation of geometric, spectral and radiometric sensor behaviour tailored to mission use cases
 * Ground processor: ingestion and correction of sensor data, applying instrument-specific compensations
 * User module: execution of image-processing algorithms to extract mission-relevant information

Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator

Manage and prioritize the software engineering tasks and backlog

Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners

Monitor and control technical progress, schedule, cost and quality in close collaboration with project management

Identify, assess and mitigate software-product and project risks

Lead the control and evaluation of changes that impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the project

Prepare, organize and lead technical reviews as well as key project milestone reviews