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
System Architect Quantum Technologies (m/f/d)
We are looking for support of our quantum systems and technology development team. Are you interested in shaping the future of the European secure communication infrastructure and developing groundbreaking solutions for our customers? If you bring in expertise in (quantum) system architecture, this open position might be a perfect fit for you.
Your Tasks
* Design, develop and accommodate technical baseline solutions of satellite-based quantum communication systems on the basis of customer requirements and budgets
* Technically coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team in order to integrate quantum and classical communication, in particular with reference to:
* Quantum System Architecture Definition and Justification
* Interface Definition
* Development Logic Definition
* Coordination of related performance analysis
* Lead the engineering team effort for design trade-offs between the involved disciplines such as: thermal, structural, mechanical, optical and electrical
* Collaborate closely with technical management and other engineering disciplines (e.g. Performance Analysis, V&V Engineering, Subsystems Engineering and Spacecraft Systems Engineering)
* Document the system architecture and create technical specifications of systems and subsystems
* Derive security system requirements specifications and develop security concepts
* Ensure proper flow-down and allocation of lower-level subsystem requirements and budgets and maintain them up to date
* Definition of study logic, work breakdown and work packages
* Develop prototypes and carry out tests to validate the system architecture
* Management of work packages and sub-projects
* Conduct feasibility studies and risk analyses
* Act as an interface with the customer and lead technical discussions with regard to understanding the customer's requirements, their feasibility and justification that the system baseline meets the customer's requirements
Your Qualifications
* Master/PhD Degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, quantum optics or a related field
* Sound knowledge of quantum mechanics and its application in communication systems
* Several years of experience in system architectures, ideally in the field of quantum communication or related technologies
* Experience with modern software and hardware architectures
* Experience in MBSE would be an advantage
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work in a team with a self-managed and pro-active working style
* Strong communication skills
* Motivation to actively participate in space-based missions to secure future European data communications
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
* 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? Julia Klinke is available under career@ohb.de.
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