A member of the listed technology group OHB AG, OHB System AG is one of the Top 3 European space companies. Around 2,000 employees work on some of the most important aviation and space programs of our times in Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxem­bourg and Sweden. These include low-orbiting and geo­stationary satellites for earth observation, navi­gation, tele­communi­cations, science and space exploration. At its two strong locations in Bremen and Munich, OHB System AG designs satellites and systems for manned space flight, aerial re­con­nais­sance and process control systems. We owe our success to our extraordinary employees and their passion for inno­vation, their commi­tment and their initiative. We invite you to join this interna­tional team and take your professional and personal develop­ment to a new level. At OHB you will have creative scope to work on exciting and inno­vative technolo­gical projects and fre­quently explore new terrain.

To support our Optical Systems Department in the technical branch of our company, we are looking for a
Senior Optical Engineer (m/f)

You will be responsible for the overall optical design and lead efforts in defining requirements, implementing designs and test methodologies for testing complex optical systems for present and future European and German space projects. In your role, you shall closely cooperate with other technical disciplines (structural, thermal, electrical, AIT, system engineering) creating an interdisciplinary space instrument design. Further, you shall be responsible for the technical interface to technical managers, customers and subcontractors for the relevant project. With your experience and expertise, you will be the senior advisor, and be the central point of contact for all optical related questions in the company.

Your tasks

Design, analysis and tolerancing of, mostly scientific, optical systems
Establishing and maintenance of optical models
Conduction of optical analyses
Definition and derivation of optical requirements
Definition and conduction of trade studies to support optical design decisions
Coordination of design, development, integration and test activities with other engineering disciplines and technical managers
Presentation of the results of the optical design and analyses in internal and external meetings with the customers
Definition of technical specifications for optical systems, subsystems and equipment
Definition of optical verification strategies
Shadow Engineering of vendors
Support in the generation of proposal and planning for future projects with focus on optical performance requirements

Your qualifications

University degree or equivalent qualification in optics, physics, engineering or a related technical discipline
Ideally at least ten years of professional experience
Strong knowledge in optics with significant expertise in optical modeling and simulation, especially in the field of telescopes, spectrometers and interferometers
Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in interfaces and interactions between various aspects of optical systems
Significant experience using optical design software (e. g. ZEMAX, Code V, ASAP) is a must
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-language team
Ability to quickly establish rapport, build trust, and develop excellent working relationships with other team members, customers and vendors
Ability to work simultaneously in different projects
Process-oriented thinking
Organized and structured attitude, high degree of motivation and personal identification with the respective task and project
Excellent German and English skills, both written and verbal

Optional skills

Experience in space-flight industry, preferably with ESA or DLR projects
Knowledge of LabView, MATLAB, and Python
Programming skills

At OHB you can expect a performance related salary, above average social benefits, personal freedom, a generous flexible time programme, and a varied and interesting job in an established systems company in the area of space technology. Location will be in Munich (Germany) until relocation to Ober­pfaffen­hofen (approx. 30 km west of Munich) in late 2015.

OHB System AG Human Resources www.ohb-system.de

Have we aroused your interest?

If so, we would be pleased to receive your detailed application stating your project references, salary expectations and your earliest available starting date.

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