🚀 Chief Engineer (m/f/d) Telecom Satellite Programs

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Responsibilities

• Lead and organize the technical project team, including system and subsystem engineers from relevant departments
• Serve as the primary technical interface to project management and the customer
• Define and maintain system requirements and verification strategies in alignment with project goals
• Review and challenge ongoing development and technical designs; conduct independent analyses and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Establish systems engineering processes to coordinate efforts across Systems Engineering, Engineering, AIT, PA/QA, SCM, and Project Management
• Ensure effective technical communication and collaboration across all project stakeholders
• Organize regular technical reviews; consolidate cost and technical data to define system-level budgets
• Ensure timely delivery of all systems engineering deliverables
• Support project management in risk assessment, cost evaluation, and overall planning
• Collaborate with payload and satellite engineering teams to ensure coherent satellite design
• Contribute to studies and projects in the Telecom Systems business
• Support cost optimization efforts for OHB’s telecom platform products

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience as technical lead in phases C/D/E of space projects, ideally in telecommunication satellites
• Extensive expertise in spacecraft and subsystem design
• Strong background in the conceptual design of large telecom constellations
• Proven experience across various Systems Engineering domains: Mission & System Analysis, Interface & Requirements Engineering, Verification & Validation, Planning & Scheduling, and Technical Coordination
• Highly self-motivated with a strong commitment to project objectives
• Able to critically assess technical baselines and drive improvements
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
• Fluent in English and German

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Defense and Space Manufacturing