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Senior System Engineer - Space Based Defence Projects - OHB-System AG
Systems Engineer
Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex space‑based defence systems, ensuring compliance with stringent requirements and delivering high‑reliability solutions for European missions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for space‑based defence projects, from concept to launch and operations.
- Define and manage system requirements, architecture, and interfaces, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams (electronics, software, propulsion) to integrate subsystems and conduct rigorous verification and validation.
- Develop and maintain system models, risk assessments, and performance simulations to support decision making.
- Drive configuration management, change control, and documentation to meet certification and audit requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering for space or defence applications.
- Strong knowledge of satellite architecture, mission planning, and integration processes.
- Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) and modelling languages (SysML, UML).
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English; German is a plus.