Bremen: Master Thesis Convolutional Neural Network (m/f/d)

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space
OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

OHB System AG in Bremen  is looking for a

Master Thesis Convolutional Neural Network (m/f/d)

The AOCS/GNC department is seeking an enthusiastic and result-oriented Master’s student to develop Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) methods for spacecraft detection and localization. This thesis offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of computer vision and spaceflight dynamics.

Your Tasks

• Expand and refine the review on CNN-based approaches for spacecraft detection, localization, and tracking.
• Explore and evaluate different CNN architectures to identify the most promising approaches for this application.
• Implement and optimize deep learning pipelines, ensuring suitability for onboard or near real-time scenarios.
• Assess detection and localization performance on representative hardware.

Your Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics/Control Engineering, AI, or Computer Science, with a focus on Machine Learning or Computer Vision.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with deep learning frameworks.
• Experience in Convolutional Neural Networks for image processing and object detection.
• Knowledge of image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV) is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with spacecraft operations, GNC systems, or image-based navigation is a strong plus.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with a passion for AI-driven space applications.

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours & special leave daysMobile Work: Hybrid work Structured on-boarding processDevelopment: individual professional development (incl. E-Learnings)space projects Additional benefits: accident insurance Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidyMobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket & parking lotsCompany parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Henrike Beyer is available under ­­career@ohb.de.