Engineer for Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (m/f/d)

OHB System AG Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

2 d ago

Senior (5-10 yrs) Temporary Full-time Germany

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About the role

The engineer will identify, develop, and specify Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) in collaboration with system engineering and project management teams. They will also oversee supplier manufacturing, monitor progress, and conduct acceptance tests for the equipment.

What they look for

Mechanical engineering Aerospace engineering Mechanical integration System engineering Project management Supply chain management Technical documentation Manufacturing monitoring Acceptance testing Aerospace standards Analytical skills Conceptual skills Communication skills Scheduling

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in mechanics, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field with 5-10 years of professional experience. Proficiency in aerospace standards and strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours Sabbatical 30 days vacation Hybrid work Mobile work abroad Structured on-boarding Training courses Professional development German language courses 13th monthly salary Accident insurance Company pension plan Company restaurant Meals subsidy Health management E-GYM Wellpass Sports groups Kindergarten subsidy Childcare Paid child sickness days Subsidized Deutschland ticket Job bike Parking lots Company parties Satellite launch events Company suggestion system

Full description

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 temporary employment of 24 months OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a

Engineer for Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Identification of the required MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support

Equipment) in collaboration with the System Engineering team

Development of solution approaches and subsequent creation of

specifications for the MGSE

Presentation of concepts to project management and the customer MGSE scheduling
Contributions to milestone reviews regarding MGSE
Selection of potential suppliers in collaboration with Supply Chain

Management

Technical point of contact for suppliers during the manufacturing

phase, monitoring manufacturing progress

Participation in reviews with suppliers
Participation in acceptance tests
Definition and review of required documentation (manufacturing

drawings, manuals, test reports, etc.)

Training of employees in the use of MGSE

Your Qualifications

Completed education or degree in the field of mechanics, aerospace engineering, physics, or a comparable qualification
At least 5-10 years of relevant professional experience
Solid knowledge in the field of mechanics and mechanical integration
Familiarity with applicable aerospace standards
Good communication skills
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Responsibility and an effective working style are key strengths
Good command of the English language, 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.