Technical Product Owner Software - Space & Defence Simulation (m/f/d)

For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Technical Product Owner Software - Space & Defence Simulation (m/f/d)

At OHB System AG you’ll join a leading European systems integrator driving the future of space-based defence. In this role you’ll lead the development of a state-of-the-art system of systems simulation platform, with elements interacting in real-time. Such simulation architecture will be the backbone integrating space assets, air-defence systems and national missile-defence infrastructures across Europe enabling the development of space and air shield systems. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy complexity, and want to shape systems that matter on a continental scale, this role is for you

Your Tasks

• Lead and coordinate the development of the simulator’s core modules, including:
  
• Geometry module: simulation of satellite and system-of-systems positions and orientations (LEO, GEO, etc.) at each time step
• Scene generation module: modelling of the observed environment, including atmospheric effects and radiative transfer
• Sensor module: representation of geometric, spectral and radiometric sensor behaviour tailored to mission use cases
• Ground processor: ingestion and correction of sensor data, applying instrument-specific compensations
• User module: execution of image-processing algorithms to extract mission-relevant information
• Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator
• Manage and prioritize the software engineering tasks and backlog
• Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts from OHB and project partners
• Monitor and control technical progress, schedule, cost and quality in close collaboration with project management
• Identify, assess and mitigate software-product and project risks
• Lead the control and evaluation of changes that impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the project
• Prepare, organize and lead technical reviews as well as key project milestone reviews

Your Qualifications

• University / polytechnic degree or PhD in scientific or engineering subject (Earth System Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Signal Processing or similar)
• Proficient in at least one of the following categories:
  
• Technical and physical optics, spectrometry and optical instruments
• Signal processing & mathematical modelling
• Image processing algorithms
• Experience in scientific programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python), including a good understanding of algorithmic complexity and/or efficient implementations
• Strong skills in self-organization, prioritization and structured work planning
• High motivation, proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility
• Outstanding communication, documentation and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to obtain required German security clearance
• Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written