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Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBMainz, GermanyPosted 2mo ago

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OHB Digital Connect GmbH is a subsidiary of the Bremen-based space and technology group OHB SE. Its business activities focus on ground-based systems and services. These primarily include the operation of satellites as well as the provision of IT systems and applications for using satellite-generated data.

By combining various sensor technologies and data links, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is able to offer comprehensive solutions for acquiring and securely processing Earth observation and reconnaissance data. As an experienced supplier of satellite ground systems, antennas and telescopes, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is a reliable partner for the development of mechatronic systems.

With this broad portfolio, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is able to meet the requirements of customers from a wide range of industries and market segments. OHB Digital Connect GmbH in Mainz is looking for a ## Your Tasks - Lead and manage bid and proposal projects from initial customer engagement through to successful contract award - Prepare and cost proposals in close collaboration with technical departments, including project pre-planning activities - Conduct contract negotiations and develop tailored solution concepts that address customer requirements - Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders while coordinating closely with internal teams across the organization - Identify market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer needs, and conduct studies on future business and innovation topics - Represent the company at trade shows and conferences and contribute to knowledge management through the creation, documentation, and sharing of expertise ## Your Qualifications - Degree in a technical discipline or a comparable qualification supported by relevant professional experience - Strong project management skills combined with experience in systems engineering and established development processes (e.g., V-Model) - Proficiency in relevant tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, and DOORS - Highly analytical and structured working style, coupled with initiative, flexibility, and strong decision-making abilities - Excellent communication, teamwork, and influencing skills, with initial technical leadership experience and a confident, professional presence - Strong customer and solution-oriented mindset, high integrity and reliability, and willingness to travel regularly to customer, supplier, and industry events ## We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days Mobile Work: Flexible working arrangement balancing remote and on-site work 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 Digital Connect GmbH Human Resources Questions regarding this posting?

Christian Wolten is available under ­ ­career@ohb.de .

From OHB's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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