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OHB System AG – We.Create.Space
OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.
For permanent employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a
Satellite Optical Communication Terminal Engineer (m/f/d)
As Satellite Optical Communication Terminal Engineer, you will act as the technical authority within OHB for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT) and related optical payload equipment. You will ensure the successful development, integration, and qualification of OCT equipment from supplier management through satellite-level testing and launch readiness. This role requires strong systems thinking, supplier coordination, and hands-on technical expertise in optical communications for space applications.
Your Tasks
OHB Technical point of contact to the OCT supplier, and any other optical payload suppliers.
Management, monitoring and controlling of all OCT activities, i.e. design, development and testing, conducted by the Payload supplier
Support co-engineering activities and design trade-offs with the Payload supplier for the correct implementation of the applicable requirements
Elaboration of Optical Communications Terminals (OCT) specifications based on mission requirements, as well as for other optical Payloads.
Provision of inputs to the Statement of Work (SOW) with the supplier
Compliance assessment to applicable Payload requirements and SOW and discussion coordination
On-site participation at supplier facilities during program milestones and test campaigns.
Perform technical coordination between the suppliers and other satellite subsystems within the OHB for the embarkation of the equipment on the spacecraft (thermal, mechanical, electrical, SW, etc).
Reporting to the Project Payload lead engineer on the status of the equipment development and to provide inputs to the Satellite Level documentation.
Perform reviews of OCT documentation during the OCT project milestones (EQSR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB)
Support System level reviews requiring OCT inputs
Contribution to Progress Reports on OCT topics
Review and discussions coordination with the OCT supplier for AIT approach, at equipment, Payload and Satellite level.
Report OCT NCRs, RFDs/RFWs and support OCT related NRBs (when applicable)
Collection of OCT related information and distribution to the system (budgets, ICD, step files, and other documentation)
Elaboration of test specifications, test procedures and reports for Satellite level testing.
Payload schedule supervision and reporting of details and critical dependencies into the Master schedule
Your Qualifications
Degree in Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience working with Optical Communication Terminals (OCT) for space applications
Strong understanding of:
OCT architecture and design
Optical communication protocols
Performance analysis and optical link budgets
Good knowledge of SDA and ESTOL protocols
Experience with satellite development lifecycle (Phase B–D), supplier management and milestone reviews
Strong interface management and cross-disciplinary coordination skills
Structured, analytical and solution-oriented mindset
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
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? Alfrida Paja is available under
[email protected].
