Avionics Hardware Engineer - Power Distribution Unit (m/f/d)

Avionics Hardware Engineer - Power Distribution Unit (m/f/d)

Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany

Mission Brief

Join the Avionics Power Systems team within the AGNC department, designing and integrating power units for our launch vehicle. This role involves ownership of Spectrum’s Power Distribution Unit, including development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include managing interfaces and ensuring delivery within time, budget, and scope constraints. Success requires adaptability to fast‑paced, interdisciplinary R&D tasks.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Be the product owner of the Power Distribution Unit for the current and next generation of Spectrum
• Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces.
• Take on unit‑level tasks including design, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as integration and return analysis.
• Plan and conduct vehicle integration and testing for your products, both in Germany and on the launch pad
• Maintain, challenge and verify Power System requirements.
• Build up and maintain automated qualification & acceptance testing infrastructure
• Actively participate in the definition of the Avionics Power System architecture and associated technology roadmaps

Qualification Checklist

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable
• 2+ years of working experience with complex PCBs, electronic and power units
• Excellent knowledge of power electronics, semiconductors and solid‑state power controllers
• Excellent knowledge of circuit theory and signal processing
• Experience in E‑CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer
• Experience in verification of complex circuitry, such as embedded systems, DCDC converter and analog front‑ends
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Li‑ion batteries
• Experience in embedded software
• 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

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

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.