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Senior EGSE Development Engineer (m/f/d)

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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 3,200 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

Senior EGSE Development Engineer (m/f/d)

You would like to contribute to the development and testing of satellites and space systems? To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Engineer (m/f/d) for the Development of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). Together with the team, you will develop test systems that enable the verification and operation of modern space systems. From the initial requirements definition and system integration to supporting satellite testing activities, you will be involved throughout the entire development lifecycle of our EGSE solutions.

Your Tasks

  • Development and industrialization of EGSE systems for space projects
  • Specification, design, and integration of test systems and interface adapters
  • Development of TM/TC, power, and data interface test equipment
  • Creation of system architectures, requirements specifications, and technical documentation
  • Support of Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) campaigns
  • Analysis and resolution of anomalies during integration and testing activities
  • Collaboration with Systems Engineering, Avionics, Software, and AIT teams
  • Further development of a standardized and reusable EGSE product line

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field
  • Experience in the development of test systems, EGSE, GSE, or avionics systems
  • Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Digital Electronics
  • Embedded Systems
  • Test Automation
  • Data Networks
  • Space Electronics
  • Experience with communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, or SpaceWire is an advantage
  • Knowledge of Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or comparable technologies is desirable
  • Structured, self-driven, and independent working style
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days

Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad

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 .

Copied from the listing OHB published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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About OHB

European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.

Bremen is OHB's home and satellite factory, where OHB System assembled most of Europe's Galileo navigation satellites. (Source: Spaceflight Now)

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