Systems Engineer Quantum Technologies (m/f/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 Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a ## Systems Engineer Quantum Technologies (m/f/d) This is a key role in implementation of missions with focus on satellite-based quantum communication networks and the related technology development.
With your expertise and passion for quantum technologies, you are the point of contact for the engineering team when it comes to technical questions in this context.
Perspectively, you will act as the technical contact person for subcontractors and customers for entire systems and missions. ## Your Tasks - Quantum Technologies & Secure Communication Contribute to studies and early-phase projects (Phases 0/A/B) focused on quantum technologies - Support implementation projects (Phases B/C/D/E) with emphasis on secure and quantum communication systems - Systems Engineering Technical coordination of (Sub-)Systems and Interfaces - Analysis and definition of customer, mission and system requirement - Trade-offs of technical and programmatic solutions - Technical baseline definition for (sub)systems including trade-off of performance-related parameters - Plan test campaigns at system and subsystem levels - Overview and management of technical solutions developed internally and externally for particular systems and subsystems - Compile documentation according to space standards - Project & Work Package Management Manage work packages and sub-projects within larger projects - Represent the work packages and/or sub-project(s) as technical point-of-contact towards subcontractors and customers - Proposal Development Participate in or lead proposal creation, particularly in the domain of quantum technologies - Define technical baselines and development logic for proposals - Define study and development logic, including work breakdown structures - Support budget definition and engineering activities ## Your Qualifications - PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science or equivalent with a focus on quantum optics/ quantum technology - In-depth knowledge of quantum technologies and (ideally) their industrial applications.
In particular, quantum key distribution, quantum memories, quantum sensors, and entanglement as a resource in quantum networks - Ideally, system engineering experience in an industrial environment or at least a strong motivation to learn new methods - Experience in the design and implementation of secure and quantum communication systems for ground and space would be a plus - Strong solution oriented, self-managed and pro-active working style - Passion for technology and the motivation to turn ideas into reality - Hands-on experience in the lab in the context of technology development up to TRL 4, ideally in the context of QKD for space-based applications or free space optics - Ideally, experience in motivating and leading small teams in technical roles - Professional experience in the space industry or in space-related projects would be an advantage ## 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 .
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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