For permanent employment the Mechanisms & Robotics department at OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a
Mechanismen & Robotics Engineer (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
- Analyse technical specifications and develop design concepts for demanding robotic systems, mechanisms and control systems to be to be operated in space environment
- Take part in the flow-down of technical requirements and budgets from higher-level specifications to mechatronic and robotic subsystems
- Support the definition and specification of interfaces, generate interface control documents
- Carry out design trade-offs in cooperation with Systems Engineering and other technical disciplines (Optics, Mechanical, Structural, Thermal and Electrical Engineering)
- Select mechanical and mechatronic components (actuators, sensors etc.)
- Take part in development and design of robotic and mechatronic systems and control hard- and software
- Contribute to planning and execution of development to support trade-offs and verify design-concepts
- Continuously monitor compliance to technical requirements, budgets and specifications throughout the development process
- Take part in planning of manufacturing, assembly and testing (MAIT) of robotic and mechatronic systems
- Prepare, issue and maintain requirement specifications for subcontractors
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals
- Identify, select and monitor external subcontractors
- Plan and implement design reviews
- Prepare technical documentation (design and trade-off reports, test reports)
- Report to the Customer and to the project team
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics
- Profound knowledge of dynamic systems including control theory and control systems
- Experience in the development and design of mechanisms, robotic systems or control systems
- Experience in the application of relevant design and quality guidelines (ECSS-E and –Q Standards)
- Fluent in English reading and writing
- Organised, structured and target-oriented task approach
- Team player with excellent communication skills
An Advantage would be:
- Experience in design and development of scientific instruments for space missions or for similar applications (e.g. ground-based astronomy, optical instruments, robotics)
- Experience in management and monitoring of subcontractors
- Additional qualification in skilled crafts, e.g. as Precision or Industrial Mechanic
- Expertise in Vacuum- and/or Space-Tribology
- Experience with relevant design and quality guidelines and standards (ECSS-E and –Q)