Software Architect / Product Owner Simulator

OHB System AG is a large system integrator for space-based solutions in Europe. In the field of defence systems, OHB leads several large-scale projects, including multinational development initiatives. These solutions are trending towards large scale systems-of-systems architectures, which elements that need to interact in real-time. Additionally, integration and interoperability of space-based solutions with air defence systems, the European space and air shield initiatives and national missile defence architectures is a fundamental aspect. In this context, we are looking for an experienced software engineer and technical lead for the role of software architect / product owner in the simulator development team.

Your Tasks

• Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator
• Lead the implementation of 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
• Prepare and conduct technical reviews and support project milestone reviews

• Degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or comparable qualification
• Ideally previous experience as software architect/technical lead or product owner in larger software projects
• Experience with distributed simulation frameworks (HLA), and with system-of-systems simulation is a plus
• Ideally several years of professional experience in defence-related simulator developments
• Experience with applicable NATO standards and processes, and/or knowledge of related process standards from adjacent fields (such as ECSS-E-ST-40C and ECSS-Q-ST-80C or DO-178C)
• Strong competence in self-organizing and work planning
• High motivation, pro-active working approach, and strong sense of responsibility
• Strong competence in working in a multicultural team
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Ability and willingness to achieve a German security clearance
• Fluency in both spoken and written English

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

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

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.

OHB System AG Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Sven Friedrich is available under career@ohb.de.