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

• 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