Senior System Engineer Architecture

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 a

Senior System Engineer Architecture (m/f/d)

OHB System AG is a large system integrator for space-based solutions in Europe. In the field of defence systems, OHB leads several large-scale projects for strategic and tactical reconnaissance and early warning missions. OHB is looking to extend its expertise in this area. One important aspect will be the high-level architecture definition of these systems based on customer requirements. We are currently looking for a Senior System Engineer with heritage in the architecture definition of such space systems mainly for early warning missions.

Your Tasks

Design authority for the system level architecture baselineAnalyse the customer requirements, external and internal systems’ needs, and missions needsSupport the customer in defining requirements baseline Define architecture options for trade-studies that can full-fill customer mission objectives based on own knowledgePerform system level trade-offs and system performance budgetsDefine, maintain and pilot data-driven systems architecturesTechnical coordination of multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver a consistent and scalable mission solutionEnsure coherence between the mission objectives and user capability requirementsNegotiate the solution(s) OHB internal with (technical) project management, technical teamNegotiate the solution(s) external with stakeholder(s) and other companiesSpecify the selected solution / option for the requirements break-downPlan, Organize and manage the supporting team of expertsFor the area of responsibility responsible for project performance (schedule, cost, quality) as part of the project success Define, develop and verify needed tool chain(s) for architecture tradesTechnical leadership of internal research and development/research and technology projectsWork in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners

Your Qualifications

Successfully completed studies (Diploma or Master) in aerospace engineering, electronics, software development or equivalent qualificationSeveral years of experience in system-of-systems architecture design for space projectsIdeally several years of professional experience in defence and security systemsVery good understanding of several space sensing domains (mainly electro-optical)Technical leadership and accountabilityStrong competence in self-organizing and work planningHigh motivation, pro-active working approach, and strong sense of responsibilityStrong competence in working in a multicultural teamExcellent communication, presentation, and documentation skillsAbility and willingness to achieve a German security clearanceFluency in both spoken and written EnglishWillingness to travel occasionally

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

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