Propulsion Test Engineer (m,f,d)

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

Propulsion Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Support space projects in the development, integration, and testing of propulsion systems from proposal phase through launch campaign

Prepare test procedures and test plans, and perform gaseous, liquid, and electrical functional testing of satellite propulsion systems, equipment, and demonstrators

Develop, build, maintain, and continuously improve test stands for development programs and test execution

Specify, procure, assemble, and maintain test and measurement equipment

Perform filling, pressurization, and drying operations on propulsion systems and related subassemblies

Plan, supervise, and execute system-level tests at production facilities, test centers, and launch sites

Provide test engineering expertise to subsystem engineering teams, present test results to projects and customers, and contribute to future satellite project proposals

Handle hazardous materials and dangerous goods in compliance with safety requirements

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a comparable technical field

Hands-on experience in Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), ideally with propulsion system testing

Solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including their static and dynamic behavior

Experience in writing test procedures; knowledge of data acquisition software scripting, automated test equipment, and handling hazardous gases/liquids is an advantage

Strong willingness to learn and quickly understand new and complex technical topics

Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think creatively and work both independently and flexibly

Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours when required

Strong teamwork and communication skills, fluent English, German language skills advantageous, and a valid Class B driving license (car)

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.