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 an
Senior Optical Engineer (m/f)
You will be responsible for the overall optical design efforts in defining requirements, implementing designs and test methodologies for complex optical systems, mainly for European and German space missions. In your role, you shall closely cooperate with other technical disciplines (structural, thermal, mechanical, EO, AIT, systems engineering). Further, you shall be responsible for the technical interface to technical managers, customers and subcontractors within the relevant project. With your experience and expertise, you will be a senior advisor, not only within a certain project, but also for the other optical engineers within the department. You will play a major role in the definition and the development of the optical design processes of the company, including the required tool suite.
Your tasks
• Design, analysis and tolerancing and simulation of, mostly scientific, optical systems from early concept phases up to detailed design
• 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
• Conduction of reviews of subcontractor design
• Support of internal project reviews
• Support in the generation of proposal and planning for future projects with focus on optical performance requirements and optical design
• Definition and development of optical design processes and tools, as well as core competences and enabling technologies
Your qualifications
• University degree or equivalent qualification in optics, physics, engineering or related technical discipline
• Ideally 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 over the whole spectral wavelengths range from X-Ray to SWIR
• 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 combined with the ability to transfer his knowledge to others
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, 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 language skills, both verbal and in writing
Optional skills
• Experience in space-flight industry, preferably with ESA or DLR projects
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python
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.
www.ohb-system.de/karriere
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