Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)
LocationOttobrunn, Bavaria
Posted2 hours ago
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.
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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.
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