Electrical Harness Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  You will be an integral part of the Avionics department, responsible for the Hardware Design of the Avionics Units at Isar Aerospace. You will report to the Director of Avionics and lead the Electrical Engineering team that designs, tests and integrates the PCBAs & Electronic Units of the Spectrum Launch Vehicle Your Role in Our Space Mission:  * Manage the Electrical Engineering Team programmatically and disciplinary, mentor and develop your team of 12 electrical engineers * Manage related tasks and projects, monitor progress, and ensure completion within defined timelines * Ensure engineering excellence for avionic units through requirements, reviews and continuous improvement * Plan and carry out PCBA & Unit qualification and acceptance tests with your team * Plan and conduct vehicle integration and testing for your products with your team, both in Germany and on the launch pad * Own and improve the manufacturing, assembly and coating process of printed circuit boards with both internal and external partners * Lead failure analysis of electrical units & systems Qualification Checklist  Must haves: * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Power Electronics or similar * Programmatic and disciplinary Leadership experience of 5+ years * Strong mentoring experience and capabilities * Extensive experience in high reliability electrical circuit and board design * Excellent knowledge in ECAD tools, preferably in Altium Designer * Extensive hands-on experience in electrical unit design and test * Extensive hands-on experience in hardware design of embedded systems * Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for printed circuit board assemblies * Experience in environmental testing of electrical units * Fluent in English * Passionate about new space, curious and eager to learn * Driven to deliver and constantly push the boundaries * Take ownership and accountability for your own actions and mistakes * Humble and willing to go out of your way to help others * Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills Bonus Skills * Experience in Power Electronics and Li-Ion batteries * Experience in unit design, assembly, test and integration within the field of aerospace Benefits  * Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program * 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge * Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period * Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day * Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket * Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) * Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period * Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children * And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team         Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  Join the Avionics Department at Isar, within the Electrical Engineering Team responsible for high‑reliability hardware design of PCBAs and Avionics Units that are the backbone of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle. As an Avionics Engineer, you will provide direct contribution to our technology stack and take responsibility for critical Avionics units: driving them through their entire lifecycle from early concept to detailed design, qualification, and all the way to successful on-orbit operations in Space. The ideal candidate is someone with deep technical expertise in Electrical and Electronics engineering who thrives in a fast-moving environment. Preference will be given to those with the ability to make sound technical decisions, able to raise the bar for engineering quality, and the ability to provide technical mentorship to other Engineers along the way. Your Role in Our Space Mission:  * Take on ownership of at least one high-reliability Avionics Unit or PCBA * Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces * Carry out the full Electrical design cycle for PCBAs including component selection, schematic capture, layout and design verification * Take on Unit level tasks for your products including requirement management, design, reliability analyses, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as troubleshooting analysis * Conduct design reviews for your products and participate in system level design reviews * Plan, execute, and evaluate verification, acceptance, and qualification tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle level * Develop test procedures and automated scripts for verifying unit functional and electrical performance under harsh operating conditions, such as thermal, vacuum, and vibration * Capture interface requirements and design specifications for test equipment used in test campaigns of your products * Actively participate in Integrated Testing & Flight Data reviews * Collaborate on ad-hoc tasks related to Avionics PCBAs, Units and, Systems with your peers in the Avionics department Qualification Checklist  * BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable * 3+ years of working experience with complex PCBs and electronics * Extensive Experience with complex electronics and circuit theory for embedded, power electronics, analog interfaces, and logic * Experience in E-CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer * Experience in simulation tools such as PSpice, LTspice, Altium Simulation, or Simulink * Experience in hands-on testing and verification of design functionality and performance * Experience with international or external product standards, regulations, or requirements, such as ISO/ANSI/AEC/MIL or similar * Experience with core product analyses and tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, Reliability (MTBF), Fault Tree, Ishikawa (Fish-Bone), or similar * Experience in Design for Test and Design for Manufacture concepts * Experience with Electrical Test and Measurement equipment * Hands-On mentality, can-do attitude * Fluent in spoken and written English Bonus Skills: * Previous product ownership * Working experience within a high-reliability industry, such as Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive * Experience in interacting with external certification or regulatory agencies for product compliance * Experience in programming languages such as Python or Matlab for task automation and data analysis * Experience in mechanical design tools such as Solidworks, NX, OnShape, or similar Benefits  * Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program * 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge * Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period * Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day * Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket * Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) * Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period * Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children * And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team         Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  Join the Avionics Department at Isar, within the Electrical Engineering Team responsible for high‑reliability hardware design of PCBAs and Avionics Units that are the backbone of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle. As a Senior Avionics Engineer, you will provide direct contribution to our technology stack and take responsibility for critical Avionics units: driving them through their entire lifecycle from early concept, to detailed design, qualification, and all the way to successful on-orbit operations in Space. The ideal candidate is someone with deep technical expertise in Electrical and Electronics engineering who thrives in a fast-moving environment. Preference will be given to those with the ability to make sound technical decisions, able to raise the bar for engineering quality, and the ability to provide technical mentorship to other Engineers along the way. Your Role in Our Space Mission:  * Take on ownership of at least one high-reliability Avionics Unit * Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces * Carry out the full Electrical design cycle for PCBAs including component selection, schematic capture, layout and design verification * Take on Unit level tasks for your products including requirement management, design, reliability analyses, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as troubleshooting analysis * Conduct design reviews for your products and participate in system level design reviews * Plan, execute, and evaluate verification, acceptance, and qualification tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle level * Develop test procedures and automated scripts for verifying unit functional and electrical performance under harsh operating conditions, such as thermal, vacuum, and vibration * Capture interface requirements and design specifications for test equipment used in test campaigns of your products * Actively participate in Integrated Testing & Flight Data reviews * Collaborate on ad-hoc tasks related to Avionics PCBAs, Units and, Systems with your peers in the Avionics department * Provide ad-hoc mentoring to other Engineers in a constructive manner Qualification Checklist  * BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable * 5+ years of working experience with complex PCBs and electronics * 2+ years of working experience within a high-reliability industry, such as Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive * Extensive experience with complex electronics and circuit theory for embedded, power electronics, analog interfaces, and logic * Extensive experience in E-CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer * Extensive Experience in simulation tools such as PSpice, LTspice, Altium Simulation, or Simulink * Experience in hands-on testing and verification of design functionality and performance * Experience with international or external product standards, regulations, or requirements, such as ISO/ANSI/AEC/MIL or similar * Experience with core product analyses and tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, Reliability (MTBF), Fault Tree, Ishikawa (Fish-Bone), or similar * Experience in Design for Test and Design for Manufacture concepts * Experience with Electrical Test and Measurement equipment * Hands-On mentality, can-do attitude * Fluent in spoken and written English Bonus Skills: * Previous product ownership * Experience in interacting with external certification or regulatory agencies for product compliance * Experience in programming languages such as Python or Matlab for task automation and data analysis * Experience in mechanical design tools such as Solidworks, NX, OnShape, or similar Benefits  * Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program * 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge * Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period * Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day * Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket * Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) * Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period * Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children * And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team         Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.