Network Payload System Engineer

OHB System AG – 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 3,000 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 aNetwork Payload System Engineer (m/f/d) To enhance OHB’s position as a telecommunications systems provider, we are seeking a System Engineer for Frequency Coordination. Your primary responsibility will be to assess the filing status for project-specific use cases and devise optimal strategies for successful frequency coordination. As the project progresses to the implementation phase, you will oversee the filing process with the relevant regulatory bodies. This role demands a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration with the payload technical team, project management and business development. Your Tasks Proposal phase:Evaluate the current filing status using the ITU databaseIdentify critical coordination casesDetermine the expected coordination limits per orbital position (GEO) or constellation plane (LEO/MEO) coming from other satellite systems, considering available bandwidth, allowable uplink/downlink power flux densities and regional coveragesAssess the anticipated uplink/downlink ASI (adjacent satellite interference) from other satellite systemsPerform link budget analyses (utilizing OHB in-house tools) to determine system capacity overall aggregated data ratesImplementation phase:Prepare the frequency filing using ITU software and forms for advance publication (API) and coordination request (CR/C) Interface with the regulatory bodies throughout the coordination phase Manage coordination cases originating from other operators Perform notification and Bring-into-Use formalities Assist in frequency filings for ground stations and terminals Operational phase:Negotiate frequency sharing with other operators on non-interference basis for any unresolved coordination cases Protect own frequency filing and coordination results against any new filings Your QualificationsMaster’s degree in RF or communication engineering, or equivalent qualificationExcellent understanding of the space-to-ground link, its key parameters and potential interference sources in the uplink and downlink Knowledge of current standards ( DVB-S2X, RCS) and emerging standards ( 5G/6G NTN) for satellite communications Experience in systems engineering is desirable Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team Very good knowledge of the English language 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 . 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 ­.