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


Simulator Product Owner - Space & Defence (m/f/d)


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 simulation platform, a critical backbone for real-time, system-of-systems architectures that integrate space assets, air-defence systems and national missile-defence infrastructures across Europe. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy complexity, and want to shape systems that matter on a continental scale, this role is for you.


Your Tasks


Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator 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 Lead the control and evaluation of changes that impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the project Prepare, organize and lead technical reviews as well as key project milestone reviews

Your Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field Experience with distributed simulation frameworks (HLA), and with system-of-systems simulation; experience in defence-related simulator development is a strong advantage Experience with applicable NATO standards and processes, and/or knowledge of related process standards from adjacent fields (such as ECSS-E-ST-40C and ECSS-Q-ST-80C or DO-178B) 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



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.