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Systems Engineer Intern - Image Simulation & Processing (m/f/d)

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About the role

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.

** **OHB System AG in **Oberpfaffenhofen ** is looking for a

Your Tasks

In this position you will contribute to the development of an image simulation and processing tool for a running Earth Observation project. In close collaboration with an experienced colleague, you shall implement, test and validate software based on given algorithmic descriptions. Your detailed tasks will be defined with your supervisor according to your interests and strengths. The duration is flexible and a start is envisioned as soon as possible. Your tasks:

  • Implement, test and validate software tools based on algorithmic descriptions
  • Support validation activities for various, already existent software tools
  • Support colleagues with project work such as analyses, documentation update and preparation of deliveries

Your Qualifications

  • Enrolled student in Earth Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
  • Experience in scientific programming language Python
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis and image processing
  • Good communication skills and team spirit
  • Fluent in English in reading and writing

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: 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 System AG Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Alexandra Kübler is available under ­ ­career@ohb.de .

Copied from the listing OHB published, verified 1 Nov 2026.

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