AOCS & GNC Architect (m/f/d)

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 aAOCS & GNC Architect (m/f/d) The AOCS & GNC department is responsible for the whole lifecycle of the AOCS & GNC subsystem in accordance with the system requirements. This includes all satellite phases from the early concept and feasibility studies up to in space commissioning and operation. The core part of our work is to establish an AOCS & GNC architecture, to perform the related analyses, to develop the AOCS & GNC software, to select and procure the AOCS & GNC hardware, to perform the subsystem verification and validation, to support system level activities, and to support LEOP and IOT. Your Tasks Being the AOCS & GNC architect, you are responsible to ensure that the S/S fulfils the mission needs. You will be leading a small team of AOCS & GNC engineers and need to make sure that they can work at their best. Meeting the S/S requirements derived in time and cost is a key to the success of the mission. During the project, you will need to complete the following tasks:Definition of the AOCS S/S architecture and relevant trade offsParticipation to project system team as reference for AOCS topicsDefinition and management of AOCS S/S interfaces with other satellite subsystemsCoordination of small team (3-5 persons) of AOCS/GNC engineers in the project teamDefinition of the AOCS S/S SpecificationDefinition of AOCS FDIR conceptInterface the AOCS department flight SW responsible for the design, development, and validation of the project AOCS flight SW Preparation of technical documentations for S/S reviewReview and evaluation of AOCS equipment suppliers’ technical proposalTechnical support to procurement of AOCS equipment ( sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)Participation to major system, subsystem and unit design reviewDefinition of AOCS S/S verification and validation activitiesSupport AOCS test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)Support the definition of AOCS S/S in-flight operational procedureSupport to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS & GNC topics Your QualificationsIt is important to us that the AOCS & GNC Architect is fit for the tasks that are waiting for them. Hence, we are looking for somebody that brings along the following set of qualifications, experience, attitude, and skills. In case you think you might have a gap in the one or the other aspect, please make us aware, so that we can define measures and goals for your personal development. Master or comparable qualification (or PhD) in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering or similarProfessional experience of at least 5-7 yearsExperience in the space business, especially with AOCS & GNC S/S design development and verification (HW and SW)Technical leadership of a small team of AOCS & GNC engineersGood knowledge on AOCS & GNC HW (sensors & actuators), different technologies and suppliers (European & worldwide)Good Knowledge of AOCS & GNC SW, namely attitude estimation, guidance, control algorithmsGood knowledge of Matlab and C programming languageExperience with Python and/or other scripting languages is a plusKnowledge of ECSS standardsGood leadership skills in a cooperative work styleGood communication and conflict management skillsHigh motivation and proactive involvementExcellent conceptual and problem solving skillsAbility to work in international teamsWillingness to undergo a security clearance checkFluent in English (fluent in German is a plus) 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? Diana Fuchs is available under ­.