Software Quality Engineer (f/m/d)
About the job
## 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 - Definition and implementation of the SW quality program and contribution to defining the SW-development life cycle - Definition of SW quality requirements for suppliers - Preparation and revision of the SW product assurance plan for contractual milestones - Implementation and assurance of processes during all phase of the SW life cycle. - Surveillance and support of SW related verifications and validations - Participation in internal and external milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR,…) - Regular reporting towards customers and project management - Implementation and follow-up of corrective actions for software anomalies ## Your Qualifications - A university degree in computer science or a comparable qualification - Ideally, several years of professional experience in SW quality assurance in the space industry - Experiences in application of SW process standards (e.g.
ECSS, Spice4Space, ISO 15504, CMMi) - Used to make decisions and communicate them towards suppliers and customers - A skilled and confident negotiator with excellent communication skills - Flexible, with a sense of responsibility, able to work independently - Fluency in written and spoken English ## 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? Alfrida Paja 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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European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.
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