Optics Engineer Straylight

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 Oberpfaffenhofen  is looking for a

Optics Engineer Straylight (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Straylight design, analysis and simulation of optical systems from early concept phases up to detailed design and during realization Technical interface to supplier and subcontractors to guide and monitor their development activities on the field of straylight Definition of optical straylight verification, characterization and correction strategies Definition of optical straylight requirements for optical systems, subsystems and equipment Definition and conduction of trade studies to support optical design decisions, support in the generation of proposals and planning for future projects Presentation of the results of your work in internal and external meetings with the customers Support on system level and perform on sub-system level the opto-mechanical integration, alignment, characterization and test activities in clean rooms, as well as bread boarding in the optics lab Establish and maintain the technical documentation related to the optical and opto-mechanical tasks Support in the further development of optical design processes and tools, as well as core competences and enabling technologies

Your Qualifications

University degree or equivalent qualification in optics, physics, engineering or related technical discipline Sound knowledge in the field of straylight analysis, design, characterization and verification of complex optical systems Experience in the development of space optical instruments, telescopes, spectrometers and interferometers Proficient user of straylight analysis software like ASAP or FRED and of optical design software like ZEMAX (NSC) and Code V Experience in scripting with Python (and MatLab) Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-language team Ability to work simultaneously in different projects Ability to quickly establish rapport, build trust, and develop working relationships with other team members, customers and vendors Organized and structured attitude and process-oriented thinking High degree of motivation and personal identification with the respective task and project Excellent English skills, both written and verbal

OptionalSkills

Experience in space-flight industry, preferably with ESA or DLR projects Experience of working in clean room environment from ISO5 to ISO 8

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave 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? Maurizio Lechermann is available under ­.

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