Senior Avionics Engineer (m/f/d) - Power System

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. 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Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  You will be an integral part of the Avionics, Guidance, Navigation & Control (AGNC) department, specifically the Harness & Structures team, that designs the complete Launch Vehicle harness in close collaboration with the in-house harnessing production team as well as all relevant stakeholders from other departments. You will be the product owner of the Launch Vehicle Harnesses belonging to the next generation of our Launcher. You will own the lifecycle of it, manage associated interfaces and ensure delivery on time, budget and scope. Interdisciplinary tasks and fast paced R&D are your daily business, and you thrive in that kind of environment. Your Role in Our Space Mission  * Carry out the electrical design of harnesses. Starting from the harness architecture through a complete electrical schematic * Develop the harness architecture according to the Launcher requirements and design guidelines * Own the design and configuration of Launch Vehicle harnesses * Interpret system-level diagrams to ensure harness compatibility across subsystems * Engineer harnesses with attention to pinning, shielding, routing, and EMI/EMC compliance * Generate manufacturing files and documentation (e.g., BOMs, harness testing files, etc.) * Track design changes and adapt harnesses accordingly * Collaborate with stakeholders (structures, propulsion, sensor, actuator teams) to align interfaces and requirements * Support integration and production activities, ensuring manufacturability and installation feasibility * Collaborate in maintaining the sensor and actuator database up to date for harness integration consistency Qualification Checklist  * BSc/MSc in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field * Extensive experience in harness design, sizing, and documentation from concept to production * Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, Capital, or similar tools is required * Strong understanding of EMI/EMC challenges and mitigation strategies * Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and wiring schematics * Knowledge of harness manufacturability, installation, and maintenance considerations * Experience with electrical testing methods for harness validation * Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration * Fluency in English, both written and spoken Bonus Skills * Familiarity with aerospace harnessing standards and practices * Experience in RF harnessing applications * Experience in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX), including harnessing modules * Experience in 3D harness design and routing, including bundling, clamping, and path definition * Hands-on experience in harness assembly 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.

NewOrbit Space

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites. YOUR ROLE You’ll own the software that makes the spacecraft behave: real-time control flows, autonomy, mode management, and the core flight applications that coordinate every subsystem. You’ll design and implement robust flight-software services on RTOS or Embedded Linux - turning mission requirements into deterministic, testable software - then take it from simulation all the way to launch and on-orbit operations. You’ll ensure our VLEO satellites stay safe and productive with strong fault tolerance, clean observability, and rapid iteration through over-the-air updates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Own the on-board flight-software stack – design, implement and test real-time Rust/C/C++ on RTOS or Embedded Linux. * Integrate subsystems end-to-end – define ICDs and build drivers/middleware over I2C/SPI/UART/CAN(-FD)/SpaceWire (as applicable). * Build spacecraft behaviors & autonomy – implement mode management, sequencing, and autonomous FDIR for safe and productive operations. * Deliver reliable real-time performance – manage concurrency, timing, CPU/memory budgets, and observability under tight constraints. * Build verification infrastructure – prototypes, SIL/HIL test harnesses, simulations, and telemetry analysis tooling to validate designs early. * Ship code from review to orbit – push through CI/CD, support integration and launch ops, and deliver secure over-the-air updates. * Work across disciplines – collaborate with avionics, AOCS, comms and mission teams to trade compute, power, thermal, storage and link budgets.   FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS * Proven experience in building production embedded or real-time systems in C/C++ and/or Rust on RTOS or Embedded Linux for space systems. * Strong grasp of real-time software: scheduling, interrupts, concurrency primitives, determinism, and designing for constrained CPU/memory. * Proven ability to build reliable, testable systems: unit/integration testing, simulation-first development, HIL validation, and disciplined debugging. * Hands-on experience integrating with hardware via common interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN(-FD), GPIO, etc.) and practical lab debugging. * Solid software engineering fundamentals: architecture, code review, static analysis, CI/CD, configuration management, and observability/logging. * Ability to own systems end-to-end: from requirements and design through implementation, verification, operations support, and iterative improvement. NICE-TO-HAVES * Experience with spacecraft flight software frameworks (e.g., cFS, F´, or building lightweight component-based equivalents). * Familiarity with autonomy and fault management patterns for radiation/SEUs, watchdog strategies, redundancy, and safe-mode design. * GNC/AOCS-adjacent experience: sensor/actuator pipelines, control-loop integration, estimation/filters, timing analysis. * Digital-twin / simulator / SIL-HIL experience for end-to-end behavior validation and regression testing. * On-orbit operations know-how: commissioning flows, anomaly response, telemetry triage, and OTA update strategies. WHY NEWORBIT SPACE? * Pioneering Space Technology – You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations. * Unmatched Ownership and Impact – You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology. * Equity and Competitive Salary – You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success. * Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc. * Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week. * Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.