Materials & Processes Engineer [24092]

Job Description

As part of the Materials team of OHB, you will have the following responsibilities:

1. Your focus will be the engineering consultancy, technical risk mitigation and assurance concerning materials and processes applied in the next generations of optical instruments;
2. You will join an international team also responsible for the assessment of material and process suitability regarding their application in the space environment;
3. You will review and assess manufacturing, Inspection and test methods and procedures for building and qualifying space equipment and systems;
4. You will be part of the technical support teams in case of non-conformances or proposal evaluation;
5. You will regularly take part in or conduct technical reviews regarding materials and processes for the building blocks of future, smart space solutions.

Qualifications

1. You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:
2. PhD/Master in Materials science, Metallurgy, Mechanical engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a comparable qualification;
3. Ideally several years’ experience in the area of Materials and Processes, Optical engineering, Electronics manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or Product Assurance in the space industry;
4. Experience in aerospace, especially in MMPP (materials, mechanical parts & processes) related activities;
5. Interdisciplinary mindset, independent and forward-looking way of working;
6. Flexibility, a high sense of responsibility, as well as the ability to work in an international team;
7. Knowledge of the applicable ECSS-ST-Q-70 standards will be considered an advantage;
8. Experience with optical instruments will be considered an advantage;
9. Confident personality and good negotiation skills;
10. Willingness to travel on business;
11. Structured, goal-oriented and self-dependent work;
12. Team player with excellent communication skills;
13. Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of German, French or other European language is an advantage.