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


Mechanism and Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d)


Your Tasks


Define and analyze technical specifications and develop design concepts for demanding mechanisms and control systems to be operated in space environment Coordinate design, development, integration and testing activities with other engineering disciplines and technical managers (Optics, Mechanical, Structural, Thermal and Electrical Engineering) Be responsible for the flow-down of technical requirements and budgets from higher-level specifications to mechanism or mechatronic subsystems Continuously monitor compliance to technical requirements, budgets and specifications throughout the development process Lead and/or support internal and subcontractor meetings, offers, cost estimates and internal department development projects Take part in planning of manufacturing, assembly and testing (MAIT) of mechanisms and mechatronic systems As a key person of the department, anticipate and, if necessary, find solutions and remedy non-compliant disruptions or unexpected problems in all ongoing development projects of the department Support the definition and specification of interfaces, generate interface control documents Select and specify mechanical and mechatronic components (actuators, sensors, bearings, etc.) Establish and maintain all mechanism specific trade-offs, analysis and simulations (e.g. motorization analysis, tribologic analysis, etc.) as well as mechanism specific documentation Evaluate mechanism test results to ensure proper verification of the unit Evaluate external subcontractor proposals and identify, select and monitor subcontractors as technical responsible. Act throughout the project as engineering single point of contact to the mechanism supplier and the OHB project internal engineering team, with the target to deliver a compliant and verified mechanism subsystem Report concisely to the customer and to the project team

Your Qualifications

University degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering or comparable qualification Knowledge in the field of mechanisms technologies and tribology with optional expertise in conceptual mechanisms Modelling and simulation (e.g. via Matlab/Simulink or ADAMS) Capability and willingness for technical leadership of internal and external mechanism developments High sense of responsibility, determination and pro-active work attitude Well-structured way of working and systematic thinking Creativity and problem-solving skills Very good soft skills, especially communication and conflict resolution skills Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary teams Fluent in English, both written and spoken; German language skills are a plus



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.