Working Student (m/f/d) Engineering Unsolicited
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. OHB Digital Connect GmbH in Mainz is looking for a ## Working Student (m/f/d) Engineering Unsolicited Are you currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and looking for a diverse and challenging opportunity alongside your studies?
If so, we can certainly offer you an exciting role within our versatile engineering team. Whether your background is primarily in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technology, or Software Development, we have something to suit a wide range of interests and skills. ## Your Tasks - The exact tasks you will take on with us will vary depending on your individual field of interest, e.g.
Systems Engineering, Software & IT, Integration & Test, Quality, Project Management, etc. - We offer you a varied and exciting working environment in which you can make the most of your skills and talents and develop them further - In international teams, you will have the opportunity to get to know our global projects and support their successful implementation Important: As this is an unsolicited position, please be sure to include in your cover letter which areas you are interested in.
Please be as specific as possible so that we can forward your application to the relevant teams.
In the field of engineering, for example, this would be AOCS & GNC, System AIT, Electrical AIT, SCSW Engineering or Thermal Engineering. ## Your Qualifications - You are an enrolled student, for example in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, business administration or a comparable degree program - Initial work experience, for example, through internships already completed, is desirable - As a committed and team-oriented personality, you are proficient in both German and English - Your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry and innovative high technology rounds off your profile Become part of our team and help shape the future of aerospace technology! ## 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 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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