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

OHB-System AGBremen17 Jul 2026
Visa-eligible · Fast-trackEnglish-firstGerman English C1, German A1mid

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Job Description

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

Visa & salary

ELIGIBLE
72500.0
annual gross · from listing
Blue Card threshold (shortage)€45,934.20
Meets Blue Card threshold
Shortage OccupationMangelberuf ✓

§ 6 BeschV · On BA Positivliste · no priority check

Residence PermitEligible

§ 18 AufenthG · Skilled Immigration Act · qualified employment

Source: BAMF · BA PositivlisteEstimated — not legal advice

What to do next

  1. Generate a German Lebenslauf + Anschreiben in your Application Kit.
  2. Confirm your degree is recognised (anabin / Skilled Immigration Act).
  3. Apply on the employer's site, then interview.
  4. Once you have a written job offer, use it to start your Blue Card application.
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