Avionics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high-reliability Avionics Units or PCBAs throughout their entire lifecycle
• Execute the full electrical design cycle, including component selection, schematic capture, layout, and design verification
• Manage unit-level tasks such as requirement management, reliability analyses, and qualification testing
• Plan and execute verification and acceptance tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle levels
• Develop test procedures and automated scripts to verify performance under harsh conditions (thermal, vacuum, vibration)
• Conduct design reviews and participate in system-level technical evaluations
• Collaborate with the Avionics department on integrated testing and flight data reviews

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology, or a comparable field
• 3+ years of professional experience working with complex PCBs and electronics
• Proficiency in E-CAD tools for schematic and layout design, preferably Altium Designer
• Experience with simulation tools such as PSpice, LTspice, or Simulink
• Hands-on experience with electrical test and measurement equipment
• Knowledge of reliability analyses including FMEA, MTBF, Fault Tree, or Ishikawa
• Experience with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacture (DfM) concepts
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in product ownership
• Working experience in high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Matlab for automation and data analysis
• Experience with mechanical design tools such as Solidworks, NX, or OnShape

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program (virtual company share program)
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after probation
• Subsidised daily lunch
• Fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance and childcare allowance

About the Company

Isar Aerospace is at the forefront of New Space, building a modern space business to enable faster, better, and cheaper access to space. We provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.