Senior Product Owner SAR Processor (m/w/d)
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## OHB System AG – We.Create.Space Die OHB System AG ist eines der führenden Raumfahrtunternehmen Europas. Als Systemanbieter gehört das Unternehmen zum börsennotierten Hochtechnologiekonzern OHB SE, in dem rund 3.200 Beschäftigte an zentralen europäischen Raumfahrtprogrammen arbeiten.
Mit zwei starken Standorten in Bremen und Oberpfaffenhofen bei München und mehr als 40 Jahren Erfahrung ist die OHB System AG spezialisiert auf High-Tech-Lösungen für die Raumfahrt. Dazu zählen erdnahe und geostationäre Satelliten für Erdbeobachtung, Navigation, Telekommunikation, Wissenschaft und Exploration des Weltraums ebenso wie Systeme für die astronautische Raumfahrt und die Luftaufklärung.
Unseren Erfolg verdanken wir unseren Mitarbeitern und ihrer Leidenschaft für Innovation, ihrem Engagement und ihrer Initiative.
Die OHB System AG sucht am Standort Salem für eine unbefristete Festeinstellung eine:n ## Senior Product Owner SAR Processor (m/w/d) OHB System AG is a large system integrator in Europe and contractor for space-based radar missions involving synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and development programs for future earth observation and security missions.
In this context, we are looking for an experienced Product Owner for our SAR data processors to support the Space Data Systems- and Development Programs team in Salem. ## Ihre Aufgaben - Act as the responsible point of contact for the internal and external stakeholders of our SAR processors and its corresponding data products - Lead and coordinate the development of the next generation SAR processor, its data products from L0 to L2, and its -algorithms in ongoing satellite missions as well as upcoming projects from phase A/B until phase E - Guide and support the software development team in the definition, testing, evaluation, and refinement of the SAR processor and its data products - Manage and prioritize the software engineering tasks and backlog - Monitor and optimize the interface and information exchange with the satellite-, instrument- and ground segment teams and technical departments - Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners - Lead the control and evaluation of feature changes that impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the project - Control technical progress, schedule, cost and quality in close collaboration with the project manager - Identify, control and reduce software product- and development risks - Prepare and conduct technical reviews and support project milestone reviews - Report to the project management in reviews, technical- and project milestones ## Ihre Qualifikationen - Completed studies in mathematics, physics, electronics, aerospace-engineering or similar qualification - Significant experience as a product owner in software development with complex projects, big teams and various stakeholders - Strong capabilities to identify with a SAR processor and its output data as a product, good understanding of contributing and interacting disciplines - Comprehensive knowledge of image-generating radar technologies using reflector- and/or phased array and its algorithms for data processing from L0 to L2 SAR products - Extensive experience in SAR- algorithms development - Long experience with space project software development from phase A/B until phase E - Familiar to work with process standards such as ECSS-E-ST-40C and ECSS-Q-ST-80C - Very good programming skills in C++, knowledge in IDL and Python are a plus - Very good managerial-, technical- and analytical skills - Strong competence in self-organizing and work planning - High motivation, pro-active working approach, and strong sense of responsibility - Very good team working skills and motivation capabilities - Willingness to consciously learn and broaden your experience - Very good language skills in written and spoken German and English ## Wir bieten Work Life Balance: flexible Arbeitszeiten, Sabbatical, 30 Urlaubstage & Sonderurlaubstage Mobiles Arbeiten: hybrides Arbeitsmodell & mobiles Arbeiten im Ausland Strukturierter Onboarding-Prozess (inkl.
Begleitung durch einen Buddy) Entwicklung: Umfangreiches Trainingsangebot, individuelle Weiterentwicklung & jährlicher Mitarbeiterdialog Raumfahrtprojekte Zusatzleistungen: 13.
Bruttomonatsgehalt, Unfallversicherung & betriebliche Altersvorsorge Verpflegung: Hochwertiges Betriebsrestaurant & großzügiger Essenszuschuss Aktive Gesundheitsförderung: Gesundheitsmanagement, E-GYM Wellpass & Sportgruppen Familie: Kindergartenzuschuss / Kindergartenplätze, Kinderferienbetreuung & bezahlte Kindkrank-Tage Mobilität: Bezuschusstes Deutschlandticket, Jobrad & Parkplätze Firmenfeiern & Events: Weihnachtsfeier, Satellite Launch Events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Betriebliches Vorschlagswesen & Freie Forschung und Entwicklung Eine vollständige Übersicht unserer Benefits und mehr Details können hier auf unserer Website eingesehen werden.
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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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