Propulsion Engineering Manager

As a Propulsion Engineering Manager you will play a key role in shaping the future of propulsion systems at OHB Sweden. Our customers include major space companies agencies and commercial players across Europe and worldwide.

OHB Sweden develops propulsion systems for a wide range of scientific commercial and Earth-observation missions. Our propulsion solutions enable orbit raising station keeping attitude control collision avoidance and end-of-life disposal for spacecraft operating in increasingly demanding mission environments.

The Propulsion Department is responsible for the complete lifecycle of OHB Swedens propulsion products including system design analysis testing qualification production support and future technology development. The department plays a central role in enabling mission success and is a key contributor to OHB Swedens long-term competitiveness in the rapidly evolving space industry.

As our propulsion business continues to grow we are evolving our organization to support an expanding portfolio of projects products and technologies. The Propulsion Department is currently being organized into four functional groups:

• Propulsion Subsystem Engineering

• Propulsion Testing

• Propulsion Analysis

• Propulsion Research & Development

Together these groups comprise approximately 25 highly skilled engineers and specialists and are expected to continue growing over the coming years.

We are now looking for a Propulsion Engineering Manager to lead one or several of these groups. The exact scope of responsibility will be determined based on the successful candidates experience competencies and leadership profile as well as the continued evolution of the organization.

This flexibility creates an opportunity for candidates with backgrounds ranging from subsystem development and systems engineering to testing verification analysis and technology development.

• Line management of one or several propulsion groups.

• Resource planning and prioritization across assigned groups.

• Competence development and recruitment.

• Implementing strategic and operational decisions from the Company Management Team within assigned groups.

• Ensuring that competencies capabilities and resources evolve in line with future business and project needs.

• Continuous improvement of engineering processes methods and tools.

• Supporting project execution and business development activities.

• Developing the long-term capabilities of the Propulsion Department.

• Driving recruitment onboarding competence development and performance management.

• Contributing to business development activities technical proposals and customer engagements.

• Promoting a strong engineering culture focused on technical excellence innovation quality and collaboration.

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience within in-orbit propulsion aerospace engineering or another highly regulated high-technology industry.

• Experience leading engineering teams technical organizations or large cross-functional projects.

• Strong understanding of propulsion systems development testing analysis or related engineering disciplines.

• Proven ability to balance technical leadership with people leadership.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

• Fluency in English; Swedish is considered an advantage.

• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in developing both people and organizations.

Experience within in-orbit propulsion is highly desirable. Candidates with relevant experience from adjacent industries such as aerospace defense energy automotive or advanced industrial systems are also encouraged to apply.

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of OHB Swedens propulsion systems.

• A leadership role with significant influence on both organizational development and technical direction.

• Involvement across the full lifecycle of propulsion products and processes.

• A highly competent and motivated engineering organization.

• A supportive and innovative work environment with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Competitive salary and benefits with flexibility to support work-life balance.

The Propulsion Engineering Manager will report to the Head of Propulsion and become part of the Propulsion leadership team helping shape the future development of both the organization and its technical capabilities.

Some travel may be required (typically 24 trips annually primarily within Europe).

Join us and help shape the future of in-orbit propulsion systems.