Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

Company Overview

OHB System AG is a leading European space company and part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, with over 3,200 employees dedicated to pivotal European space programs. With over 40 years of experience across two main locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen, OHB System AG excels in high-tech space solutions, including satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, and space exploration, as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. Our success is driven by our employees' passion for innovation, commitment, and initiative.

About the Role

OHB is tackling some of the most exciting challenges in the space industry, working on a wide spectrum of spacecraft missions from single satellites to entire constellations, and from LEO to interplanetary exploration, supporting customers in Defence, Science, and beyond.

In our Spacecraft Operations Development team, you will shape the operational concept from its inception. You will collaborate closely with customers, author user manuals for delivered satellites, develop flight procedures for orbital operations, and support the mission from separation through handover and beyond.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join us, contribute from proposals through Phase E, and help influence earlier mission phases to enable simple, reliable, and robust operations for our customers. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the space sector.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with customers.
• Write user manuals for satellites.
• Develop flight procedures for orbital operations.
• Support missions from separation through handover and beyond.
• Contribute to proposals and all mission phases up to Phase E.
• Influence earlier mission phases to enable simple, reliable, and robust operations.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• 7 years of experience in Spacecraft Operations Development, including writing or validating flight procedures, developing operations concepts, creating spacecraft user manuals, or supporting pre-launch and in-orbit preparation.
• Hands-on experience in Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP) and Commissioning, with active participation in real-time operations.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Power, TT&C, Thermal, Payload, etc.).
• Experience with Mission Control Systems and ground segment tools (e.g., SCOS-2000, EGS-CC, MCS look-alikes, automation frameworks).
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in German (spoken and written).
• Experience supporting phases B/C/D, particularly requirements definition, design reviews, and operations preparation.
• Experience with constellations, on-board automation, or autonomy concepts.
• Understanding of ECSS standards, especially related to operations (E-70 series).
• Experience with simulator testing, procedure automation (e.g., TM/TC scripting), FMECA / hazard analysis from an operations perspective.
• Familiarity with project management tools and workflows (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to work in customer-oriented environments (ESA, DLR, defence customers, commercial operators).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with system engineers, AIV teams, and customers.
• Proactive, structured, and capable of working independently.
• Problem-solving mindset, particularly under time pressure during LEOP and anomaly situations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for reviews, test campaigns, or operations.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days of vacation & special leave days.
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work model and mobile work abroad options.
• Structured Onboarding: Includes assignment of a buddy in the initial months.
• Development Opportunities: Extensive training courses, individual professional development, German language courses, and annual employee dialogue.
• Additional Benefits: 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan.
• Catering: High-standard company restaurant & generous meal subsidy.
• Health & Wellness: Health management programs, E-GYM Wellpass & in-company sports groups.
• Family Support: Kindergarten subsidy/places, childcare during vacation periods & paid child sickness days.
• Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking facilities.
• Social Events: Company parties & events, including Christmas party, satellite launch events, and NextGen Speakers Night.
• Innovation: Company suggestion system & opportunities for free research and development.

Application Information

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about space and meet the qualifications. Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we welcome applications with partial matches.

Location: Bremen Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact: For questions, please reach out to Christian Wolten at career@ohb.de.

Apply now via our online tool.

Technical Skills:

• Automation, Operations Concept, Coaching and Mentoring, Confluence, Electrical Engineering, FMECA, Hazard Analysis, Computer Science, Jira, Payloads, Physics, Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, Documentation Writing, Software Requirements Analysis, Control Systems, Workflows

Personal Skills:

• Self-Motivation, Communication, Problem Analysis

Language Skills:

• German, English

Experience:

• Professional Experience

Industry:

• ICT

Employer:

• OHB SE

Address:

• OHB SE Universitatsallee 29 28359 Bremen

Web:

• http://timtec-teldatrans.de