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Joining the OHB Family in Greece

As Greece’s first dedicated Space Systems company and a key subsidiary of the OHB SE Group, we offer a professional environment that combines the agility of a high-tech innovator with the stability of a European leader. OHB Hellas offers a unique professional launchpad as a strategic member of the 3,400-strong OHB SE Group. We bridge the agility of a national innovator with the 40-year heritage of a European space leader. Here, you don’t just fill a role; you own a mission. From developing Orbital HPC (ABAX) to contributing to flagship ESA programs like LISA and PLATO, your work is directly involved in the international missions that define the future of the space segment.

We are looking for Pioneers, self-organized professionals who possess an intrinsic passion for the complexities of space. Our culture is built on Transparent Accountability, where technical challenges are met with proactive communication and methodical problem-solving. We don’t manage clocks; we manage objectives. We seek individuals who take high levels of initiative and thrive in a “Fail-Forward” environment where the goal is always the engineered path to success.

Our work model is designed for the self-organized and responsible professional. We are offering a work environment that relies on mutual trust and consistent delivery. Whether working from our high-tech hubs in Athens and Heraklion or remote-day, we empower you to choose the environment where you are most impactful.

 If you are a visionary engineer ready to solve the toughest problems in the industry, OHB Hellas is where your career meets the stars.

Available Positions

OHB Hellas is currently in search of a skilled Software Development Engineer with a focus on IT support responsibilities. This role blends software development expertise with fundamental IT support activities to enhance the technological capabilities of the organization.

Job Overview:

The Software Development Engineer will play a critical role in developing software solutions while also providing essential IT support services. This position requires a versatile individual who can excel in software development projects and handle basic IT support tasks as needed.

Detailed Task Description:

  • Participate in software development projects, including design, coding, testing, and deployment phases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain software applications that meet business requirements.
  • Provide basic IT support services, including troubleshooting software and hardware issues, user support, and system maintenance tasks.
  • Assist in setting up and configuring software and hardware for internal users.
  • Work closely with the IT team to address technical issues and ensure smooth operation of systems.
  • Contribute to the documentation of software solutions, IT processes, and support activities.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in software development and IT support.
  • Preparation of responses to calls for tenders (ESA, Horizon Europe etc.) 
  • Identify requirements, participate in design & specification generation activities. 
  • Contribute to ESA management and technical documentation for project reviews. 
  • Implement and maintain software applications, IT systems, and network infrastructure. 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 
  • Strong knowledge in software development, IT infrastructure, and system administration. 
  • Experience with distributed computing, cloud technology, and virtualization/containerization. 
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java and JavaScript. 
  • Familiarity with web development frameworks and libraries such as React.js, Angular, Node.js, etc. 
  • DevOps knowledge including CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD pipelines) and scripting languages (Bash, Python)  
  • Experience with network administration, server management, and security protocols. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 
  • English (proficient level, required) and German (good-to-have). 
  • Willingness to take on challenges, show resiliency and like to always learn new skills 
  • Military service obligations fulfilled (for male Greek citizens)

Conditions:

  • Position: Full-time
  • Location: Marousi (Athens) or Heraklion (Crete), Greece
  • Benefits: private health insurance, travel allowances

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter in English, highlighting their software development experience and IT support skills, to info@ohb-hellas.gr with the subject line “SW-IT”

Closing Date: December 2025

OHB Hellas is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

OHB Hellas is seeking an engineer (m/f) that will reinforce the team with space software verification and validation competences.

Detailed task description: 

  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of skill sets including but not limited to embedded software testing and formal validation activities.
  • Preparation of responses to calls for tenders (ESA, Horizon Europe etc).
  • Design & specification of test cases, to verify software functionality and validate technical requirements.
  • Development, execution and documentation of unit, integration and validation tests.
  • Report identified issues and respective software fixes and change requests
  • Setup pipelines for automation of software testing procedures.
  • Contribute to ESA management and technical documentation for project reviews. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

  • MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • On-board computer software verification & validation, ECSS Standards
  • Experience in embedded software testing, static code analysis tools and software verification frameworks
  • Ability to design and implement complex software testing procedures
  • Software development skills (Python, scripting languages) and practices (Gitlab CI/CD)
  • Familiarity with agile development practices
  • Strong analytical and software troubleshooting skills
  • Willingness to take on challenges and learn new skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools
  • English (proficient level) and German (good-to-have)
  • Military service obligations fulfilled (for male Greek citizens)

Conditions: 

  • Position: Full time
  • Location: Heraklion (Crete), Greece

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English quoting reference code “SW-VV” in the subject line of the e-mail to info@ohb-hellas.gr 
Closing date: September 2025

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

OHB Hellas is seeking an engineer (m/f) that will reinforce the team with space embedded electronics and software engineering competences.

Detailed task description: 

  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of skill sets including but not limited to software and firmware development, integration and testing on embedded systems.
  • Preparation of responses to calls for tenders (ESA, Horizon Europe etc).
  • Identify requirements, participate in design & specification generation activities.
  • Implement algorithms on embedded hardware platforms (microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs) in C/C++ or equivalent languages.
  • Contribute to ESA management and technical documentation for project reviews. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

  • MSc degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field
  • On-board computer software development and verification, ECSS Standards
  • Experience in embedded application development (bare metal, RTOS)
  • Software development skills (C/C++, Python, scripting languages) and practices (Gitlab CI/CD)
  • Embedded systems and Unix-based systems
  • Strong knowledge in embedded communication protocols and interfaces, such as CAN, SpaceWire and MIL-Bus
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as hypervisors and containerization
  • Familiarity with agile development practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to take on challenges and learn new skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools
  • English (proficient level) and German (good-to-have)
  • Military service obligations fulfilled (for male Greek citizens)

Conditions: 

  • Position: Full time
  • Location: Heraklion (Crete), Greece

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English quoting reference code “SW-DEV” in the subject line of the e-mail to info@ohb-hellas.gr 
Closing date: September 2025

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


What We Offer

OHB Hellas is a company that invests in their people. Offering an excellent working environment, in an industry that charmes a lot of people, OHB Hellas will make you feel not only a part of a huge group, but also provide you with a great working-experience.

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You did not find a suitable position but you still want to join us, feel free to send your CV along with a cover letter explaining how you would like to be involved in our company. We're always looking for motivated people to work either in our Athens office or in our branch in Crete.
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