Head of Avionics & Electrical Department

As Head of the Avionics & Electrical Department, you will play a central role in shaping the electrical and electronic

architecture of our satellite platforms and ensuring the reliable performance of our missions. Our customers include major space

companies, agencies, and commercial players across Europe and worldwide.

OHB Sweden develops advanced small satellite systems for scientific and Earth observation missions. These missions require highly

reliable avionics and electrical systems that form the backbone of the spacecraft, enabling power generation and distribution,

communications, command and data handling, and mission operations.

The Avionics & Electrical Department is responsible for the design, development, verification, and support of the satellite's

electrical and electronic systems. The department currently consists of approximately 23 highly skilled engineers and specialists

working in areas including:

The department contributes throughout the complete spacecraft lifecycle, from early mission concepts and proposal activities,

through design studies, detailed development, subsystem and system verification, launch preparation, and operational support.

The space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by increased satellite autonomy, software-defined systems, miniaturized

electronics, higher levels of integration, growing constellation markets, and increasing demands on cybersecurity, resilience, and

manufacturability. At the same time, OHB Sweden is transitioning towards a higher degree of productization and industrialization

of its satellite platforms. In this context, the Avionics & Electrical Department will play a key role in defining future platform

architectures, technologies, methodologies, and engineering practices. As Head of Department, you will lead this evolution and

ensure OHB Sweden remains a competitive and technically leading provider of advanced small satellite systems.

• Managing resource planning to balance project demands and support business growth, in close collaboration with project managers

and other department heads.

• Acting as a key point of contact for customers, partners, and suppliers on avionics, electrical, communications, electronics,

and onboard computing matters.

• Managing resource planning to balance project demands and support business growth, in close collaboration with project managers

and other department heads.

• Leading budgeting within your area of responsibility, covering general expenses, training, laboratories, equipment, and

investments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics,

or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience as an engineer and technical leader within avionics, electronics, electrical systems,

communications, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architectures, power systems,

communications, onboard computing, electronics development and testing.

• A unique opportunity to lead one of the key engineering departments responsible for the core avionics and electrical

capabilities of our satellite platforms.

The Head of Avionics & Electrical Department will report to the Head of Engineering & Technology and play a key role in the

company's technical leadership team. This position may require occasional travel, primarily within Europe.