Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Embedded, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Bremen
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
You develop software-defined and AI-driven telecommunications systems for satellites, translating concepts into software specifications and working at the interface between telecom, system, and software teams.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- You are shaping the next generation of software-defined and AI-powered telecommunications systems in space.
- In your role, as a Software Defined Telecom Engineer, you will shape the technical interface between the Satellite Control Software (SCSW) department and the Telekom department.
- By combining software engineering and telecommunications expertise, you will develop the foundation for software-defined and AI-supported telecommunications functions of the next satellite generation.
- You take over the technical coordination between telecommunications, system, and software teams.
- You translate telecom payload and signal processing concepts into implementable software specifications.
- You ensure consistent and complete interfaces, data flows, and requirements.
- You work closely with Systems Engineering, Payload Engineering, AI Engineering, and Embedded Software.
- You develop software components for software-defined telecom functions (C, C++ or Rust).
- You support the design and implementation phase of modern communication and routing stacks.
- You specify and maintain software and telecommunications requirements in accordance with ECSS standards.
- You participate in the validation and verification of the software within the overall system.
- You work on the key technologies of the next generation of telecommunications satellites: Software-Defined Telecom (SDT).
- Together with AI specialists, you work on topics such as Dynamic Traffic Routing (flow optimization, prioritization), Adaptive Beamforming (e.g., ML- or RL-based), Dynamic Channel Allocation based on load, interference sources, or mission parameters, Predictive Load Management using ML models, anomaly detection in telecom systems.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Ability to translate complex Telekom concepts into software specifications.
- Understanding of real-time requirements and deterministic systems.
- Knowledge of High-Throughput Satellites or On-Board Processing.
- Strong communication skills and enjoyment of interface work.
- Systemic thinking and structured working methods.
- Enthusiasm for software-defined and AI-powered space systems.
- Very good English skills; German is a plus.
Experience
- Experience in at least two of the following disciplines: telecommunications technology, digital signal processing or payload technologies, software development (embedded, system-level, C, C++, Rust), network and routing protocols, onboard communication interfaces (Ethernet, SpaceWire, CAN, serial protocols).
- Experience or interest in AI-based telecom methods (Routing, Beamforming, SDR/SDN).
- ECSS experience (Software, System Engineering).
- Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML).
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What we offer
- Work Life Balance: flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 vacation days & special leave days.
- Mobile Working: Hybrid Work Model & Mobile Work Abroad.
- Structured onboarding process (including support from a buddy).
- Development: Extensive training programs, personalized professional development, and annual employee dialogues.
- Additional benefits: 13th gross monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension scheme.
- Catering: High-quality company restaurant & generous meal allowance.
- Active health promotion: health management, E-GYM Wellpass & sports groups.
- Family: Kindergarten allowance / Kindergarten places, children's holiday care & paid child sick days.
- Mobility: Subsidized Germany Ticket, Jobrad & Parking spaces.
- Company celebrations & events: Christmas party, satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night.
- Innovation: Employee Suggestion Scheme & Independent Research and Development.
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OHB SE
OHB SE is a leading company in the aerospace industry. With over 40 years of experience, we develop high-tech solutions for space exploration and other fields. Our portfolio includes satellite systems for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, and reconnaissance. We realize missions to explore the universe and develop systems for human spaceflight. With over 3,000 employees at 15 locations, we create infinite possibilities in space. We.Create.Space.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Science, Research
Software Defined Telecom Engineer
- Location
- Bremen
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
