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OHB-System AG

Communications Engineer - Digital Payload Development for Satellites (m/f/d)

Bremen, Germany

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
8 Oct 2026

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#### Your Tasks

  • Develop a digital payload for an innovative satellite constellation
  • Design and implement signal processing and communication systems for space applications
  • Integrate and design beamforming antennas and their control systems (DRA)
  • Develop and optimize onboard processors for digital signal processin with high datarates
  • FPGA design for high-performance signal processing applications
  • Perform complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations
  • Support in creating comprehensive offers
  • Creation of unit-/payload- and test specifications
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system requirements and interfaces are met

#### Your Qualifications

  • Degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • General communications engineering and satellite communications
  • Antenna technology, especially beamforming
  • High- and extremely high-frequency technology (HF / SHF)
  • Onboard processors and digital signal processing
  • Possibly FPGA design (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, high-level synthesis)
  • MATLAB for simulation and signal processing
  • Tools such as STK (Systems Tool Kit) and Satsoft for system analysis and antenna design
  • Familiarity with communication standards such as DVB-S2, 5G, and European Waveform
  • Experience in complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations
  • Strong interest in communications engineering and its applications in space
  • Experience in developing complex communication systems, ideally in aerospace
  • Analytical thinking, team spirit, and a structured work approach
  • Very good knowledge of MS office tools
  • Basic knowledge of the German language would be desirable
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