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Software Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBBremen, GermanyPosted 3d ago

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## 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 4,100 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 Bremen is looking for a ## Your Tasks - All software engineering activities within a software project; this includes software requirements engineering, software architecture, software design, software development, software validation and verification activities - Typically a specialization on a subset of the aforementioned activities is done based on team and project assignment - Performing software requirements engineering on Technical Specification (TS) level and co-engineering on Requirements Baseline (RB) level - Performing Software Architecture, Design & Development - Development and execution of: Software Unit Tests; Software Integration Tests; Software Validation Tests (TS & RB level where applicable) - Performing Software Verification activities, e.g.

Static Software Analyses - Documentation for all aforementioned tasks - Support to the Scrum Master and Product Owner in work planning and progress reporting in projects - Technical coordination of software subcontractors, including milestones and acceptance reviews together with the Technical Supply Manager (TSM) - Supports the definition, development and maintenance of processes, tools, facilities and technologies within the scope of the department ## Your Qualifications - Completed university degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification - Solid software engineering skills and experience across the software development lifecycle - Good understanding of the V-Model, particularly in Software Design & Development or Software Verification & Validation (V&V) - Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and practices - Good familiarity with relevant ECSS software engineering standards and processes - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative working style - Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks - Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving - Commitment to delivering high-quality results in an international environment ## 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 System AG Human Resources Questions regarding this posting? Sven Friedrich is available under ­ ­career@ohb.de .

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