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In this role, you will develop a state-of-the-art simulation system for space and air defense, working on modules such as geometry, sensor processing, and image analysis while monitoring technical progress and project advancement.
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Your role in the team
- At OHB System AG, you'll join a leading European systems integrator driving the future of space-based defence.
- In this role you'll lead the development of a state-of-the-art system of systems simulation platform, with elements interacting in real-time.
- Such simulation architecture will be the backbone integrating space assets, air-defence systems and national missile-defence infrastructures across Europe enabling the development of space and air shield systems.
- If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy complexity, and want to shape systems that matter on a continental scale, this role is for you.
- Lead and coordinate the development of the simulator's core modules, including: Geometry module: simulation of satellite and system-of-systems positions and orientations (LEO, GEO, etc.) at each time step, Scene generation module: modelling of the observed environment, including atmospheric effects and radiative transfer, Sensor module: representation of geometric, spectral and radiometric sensor behaviour tailored to mission use cases, Ground processor: ingestion and correction of sensor data, applying instrument-specific compensations, User module: execution of image-processing algorithms to extract mission-relevant information.
- Führen Sie die Erstellung technischer Konzepte und Anforderungen für den Simulator an.
- Manage and prioritize the software engineering tasks and backlog.
- Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners.
- Monitor and control technical progress, schedule, cost, and quality in close collaboration with project management.
- Identify, assess and mitigate software-product and project risks.
- Leiten Sie die Steuerung und Bewertung von Änderungen, die den Umfang, das Budget oder den Zeitplan des Projekts beeinflussen.
- Prepare, organize and lead technical reviews as well as key project milestone reviews.
Our expectations of you
Education
- University / polytechnic degree or PhD in scientific or engineering subject (Earth System Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Signal Processing or similar.
Qualifications
- Proficient in at least one of the following categories: Technical and physical optics, spectrometry and optical instruments, Signal processing & mathematical modelling, Image processing algorithms.
- Strong skills in self-organization, prioritization and structured work planning.
- High motivation, proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility.
- Outstanding communication, documentation and presentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to obtain required German security clearance.
- Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written.
Experience
- Experience in scientific programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python), including a good understanding of algorithmic complexity and/or efficient implementations.
What 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.
- Additional benefits: 13th 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 Germany 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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About your employer
For more than 40 years, OHB System AG has been developing high-tech solutions for the aerospace industry and other fields.
- 1981
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Aviation, Space Travel
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