Senior Optical Engineer for Space Projects

Vor 3 Tagen


Seefeld, Deutschland OHB Vollzeit

Join OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen

OHB System AG is a leading space company in Europe, with a strong presence in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in high-tech solutions for space, including low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, and space exploration.

We are looking for a Senior Optical Engineer Design and Analyses to join our team in Oberpfaffenhofen. As a key member of our optical department, you will be responsible for the optical system design and analysis, working on current and future space projects. Your expertise will be essential in developing optical instruments and subsystems, and you will act as a go-to person for other optical engineers across all projects and teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical systems and products for European and German space missions
  • Coordinate optical design, development, integration, and test activities with other engineering disciplines and technical managers
  • Perform and lead optical design, analysis, including tolerancing from early concept to the final product
  • Define, lead, and conduct trade studies to suggest principal optical design choices and drive design decisions
  • Define technical requirements for optical systems, sub-systems, and components
  • Develop optical verification methods, integration, and alignment strategies, and establish error and performance budgets
  • Exchange information with customers and subcontractors at the technical level

Your Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent qualification in optics, physics, engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Strong knowledge in optics with senior expertise in optical modeling and simulation using optical design software like ZEMAX or Code V
  • Excellent knowledge of imaging systems, telescopes, spectrometers, and interferometers for space applications covering a broad spectral range
  • Experience in interfacing with other engineering disciplines like mechanical, structural, and thermal engineering
  • Fluent proficiency in spoken and written English

We Offer

  • Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation, and special leave days
  • Hybrid work and mobile work abroad
  • Structured on-boarding process with a buddy in the first months
  • Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses, and annual employee dialogue
  • Additional benefits, including 13th monthly salary, accident insurance, company pension plan, high-standard company restaurant, and generous meals subsidy

Apply Now

Don't miss the opportunity to join our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.



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