Job Description

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space




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 Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a


Mechanical AIT Engineer (m/f/d)


Your Tasks


Independent concept and generation of the mechanical integration and test procedures at satellite- and instrument level in one of our large space projects in compliance with functional requirements and cost plans Autonomous execution of mechanical integration and test activities Definition of the MGSE in compliance with technical parameters and cost requirements, support the MGSE procurement taking into account the budget and schedule ?constraints Support of the Project and System Engineering Teams throughout all project phases with regard ?to mechanical AIT aspects, be prepared to interface with customers and subcontractors Interface and harmonize with the teams of related disciplines like Optics, Electric, Work preparation and manufacturing Preparation and implementation of standard AIT boards such as TRR, PTR and TRB, participation in project reviews Impact Assessment on problems and non-conformances with the proper documentation and pro-active seeking of support of other experts when necessary Timely preparation and compilation of required AIT documents, such as AIT plans, procedures and test reports In cooperation with Product Assurance: keeping log-sheet records, compilation of non-conformance and problem reports

Your Qualifications

Diploma in mechanical engineering or similar Practical experience within satellite space projects, in particular in Phase C/D, experience in in mechanical integration and generation of mechanical integration procedures Ability to establish and work according to integration procedures and to assure the necessary ?documentation ? Organized and structured task approach, high degree of motivation and personal identification with the respective task and project Strong focus on reaching progress by thinking and communicating in terms of solutions, ability to reach goals also under schedule pressure Willingness for travel, work on mission, work in test campaigns and in shift Excellent communication skills, ability to work in teams, good written and oral English

Nice to have


Experience of working in the ISO 5 clean room environment
Qualified practical apprenticeship


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 can be found here on our website.









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? Alfrida Paja is available under career@ohb.de.