Werkstudent:in in den Bereichen Maschinenbau, Systems Engineering, Structural Engineering (m/w/d)
- No experience required
About the job
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.
For temporary employment of 6 months OHB Digital Connect GmbH in Mainz is looking for a ## Your Tasks Zur Unterstützung unseres Teams bieten wir die Möglichkeit zu Projekt-Praktika, Abschlussarbeiten wie auch Gruppenarbeiten und Werkstudierenden Tätigkeiten (d/w/m) an.
Für Werkstudierende ist ein Einsatz von mindestens 10h pro Woche über mindestens 6 Monate an unserem Standort in Mainz sinnvoll. - Bearbeitung eigener Aufgabenstellungen innerhalb von Projekten und Systemen von optischen Groß-Teleskopen der nächsten Generation - Einarbeiten in komplexe Aufgabenstellungen - Systemzusammenhänge analytisch erkennen und vernetztes Denken anwenden - Erarbeiten und Bewerten von Konzeptlösungen, Erstellen von Skizzen und Konzeptdarstellungen zur Lösungsfindung und technische Ausarbeitung - Ansprechende und verständliche Darstellung der Ergebnisse in Kurz-Präsentationen ## Your Qualifications - Studierende:r des allgemeinen Maschinenbaus, der Mechanik, des Bauingenieurwesens Fachrichtung Stahlbau oder einem vergleichbarem technischen Studium - Fortgeschrittenes Bachelorstudium, Masterstudium oder vergleichbar - Fähigkeit von vernetztem Systemdenken von Vorteil - Spaß an technischen Herausforderungen und neuen Themengebieten - Freude an der Arbeit im Team und in einem abwechslungsreichen Umfeld - Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift - Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift von Vorteil ## We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours & special leave days Mobile Work: Hybrid work Structured on-boarding process ## Development individual professional development (incl.
E-Learnings) space projects Additional benefits: Vacation / Christmas bonus & accident insurance Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night 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?
Julia Zimfer 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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