For permanent employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a
Communications Engineer - Digital Payload Development for Satellites (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
- Develop a digital payload for an innovative satellite constellation
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Design and implement signal processing and communication systems for space applications
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Integrate and design beamforming antennas and their control systems (DRA)
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Develop and optimize onboard processors for digital signal processin with high datarates
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FPGA design for high-performance signal processing applications
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Perform complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations
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Support in creating comprehensive offers
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Creation of unit-/payload- and test specifications
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system requirements and interfaces are met
Your Qualifications
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Degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
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General communications engineering and satellite communications
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Antenna technology, especially beamforming
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High- and extremely high-frequency technology (HF / SHF)
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Onboard processors and digital signal processing
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Possibly FPGA design (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, high-level synthesis)
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MATLAB for simulation and signal processing
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Tools such as STK (Systems Tool Kit) and Satsoft for system analysis and antenna design
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Familiarity with communication standards such as DVB-S2, 5G, and European Waveform
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Experience in complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations
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Strong interest in communications engineering and its applications in space
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Experience in developing complex communication systems, ideally in aerospace
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Analytical thinking, team spirit, and a structured work approach
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Very good knowledge of MS office tools
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Basic knowledge of the German language would be desirable
We offer
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
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.