Communications Engineer – Digital Payload Development for Satellites

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 3,200 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 aCommunications Engineer – Digital Payload Development for Satellites (m/w/d) Your Tasks Develop a digital payload for an innovative satellite constellationDesign and implement signal processing and communication systems for space applicationsIntegrate and design beamforming antennas and their control systems (DRA)Develop and optimize onboard processors for digital signal processin with high dataratesFPGA design for high-performance signal processing applicationsPerform complex link budget calculations for satellite constellationsSupport in creating comprehensive offersCreation of unit-/payload- and test specificationsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system requirements and interfaces are met Your QualificationsDegree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldGeneral communications engineering and satellite communicationsAntenna technology, especially beamformingHigh- and extremely high-frequency technology (HF / SHF)Onboard processors and digital signal processingPossibly FPGA design (, VHDL, Verilog, high-level synthesis)MATLAB for simulation and signal processingTools such as STK (Systems Tool Kit) and Satsoft for system analysis and antenna designFamiliarity with communication standards such as DVB-S2, 5G, and European WaveformExperience in complex link budget calculations for satellite constellationsStrong interest in communications engineering and its applications in spaceExperience in developing complex communication systems, ideally in aerospaceAnalytical thinking, team spirit, and a structured work approachVery good knowledge of MS office toolsBasic 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 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? Anna Scharath is available under ­.