Electronics Engineer (m/f/d) – Space Systems Electronics

• Define electronic subsystem concepts and architectures (power tree, interfaces, protection concepts, derating mindset)
• Translate system needs into clear hardware requirements and verification objectives (and keep documentation tidy and usable)
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, test, and embedded/software teams to ensure smooth system integration

• Own schematic capture for mixed-signal and power electronics:
• Sensor front-ends (pressure, temperature, position), ADC interfaces, signal conditioning
• Power stages (DC/DC conversion, protection, power distribution, load switching)
• Driver stages (solenoids/actuators; motor-control-adjacent circuitry is a plus)
• Component selection with attention to availability, reliability, and lifetime

• Perform circuit analysis and simulation where appropriate (e.g., SPICE) to de-risk designs
• Worst-case thinking: tolerances, thermal considerations, losses, stability, and protection behavior

• Provide layout guidance to the PCB designer (stackup constraints, grounding strategy, return paths, isolation/clearances, test points)
• Review layout from an electrical/EMI/signal-integrity perspective (you won’t be the one routing boards)

• Prototype bring-up, debugging, and systematic bench testing
• Define test procedures, capture results, and feed improvements back into the next iteration
• Support the build-up of more advanced test capabilities over time (including future EMI/EMC pre-compliance as the lab evolves)

• Maintain clear engineering documentation: requirements, design decisions, schematics/BoM notes, test plans, and test reports
• Contribute to design reviews and milestone documentation

Must Have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Embedded Systems (or equivalent practical experience) 
• Strong hands-on background in electronics development and lab testing 
• Confident in schematic capture and mixed-signal + power electronics fundamentals 
• Electronics Simulation (SPICE/LTspice)
• Comfortable with core lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, electronic loads, function generator) 
• Structured engineering mindset: requirements → design → verification 
• Strong technical English (written and spoken) 

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with high-reliability or space-related development (derating, environmental constraints, documentation discipline)
• Motor control / inverter-adjacent hardware experience (gate drivers, current sensing, isolation)
• Familiarity with Altium Designer (or similar), MATLAB/Simulink, Python-based lab automation
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles (even if pre-compliance measurements are planned for the future) 

• Real ownership: design decisions that go into actual hardware and systems

• Fast iterations with strong engineering discipline (no “mystery-meat prototypes”) 

• Close collaboration across electronics, mechanics, and software 

• A growing environment where you can help shape processes, documentation, and test infrastructure

• Permanent full-time position (40 h/week)

• 30 days annual vacation and flexible working hours

• Bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass and subsidy for the Deutschlandticket

• Complimentary beverages, company events, and professional development opportunities

Please include in your application:

• Your CV
• 2–3 reference projects (e.g. schematics, PCB designs, test setups, failure analyses - anything that demonstrates how you approach engineering challenges and build solutions)