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

Mission Brief 

You will be an integral part of the Avionics department, specifically the Avionics Power Systems team, responsible for the on-board energy storage systems and power distribution of the vehicle.  

You will take ownership of the power system for the next vehicle iteration. 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. When Spectrum launches, you will be the person that ensured robust power supply of the vehicle.  

Your Role in Our Space Mission 

• Be the product owner of the Power System for the next iteration of Spectrum consisting of Power Distribution Unit, Batteries and Ground interfaces
• Develop and own the all-new high reliability Power Distribution Unit, planned for the new vehicle iteration.
• Take on Power Distribution Unit Owner tasks including design, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as integration and return analysis.
• Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces.
• Own and maintain the Power flow simulation model for the current generation of Spectrum
• Plan, execute, and evaluate integrated Power System tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle level.
• 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.
• Lead Power System failure analysis, including root cause investigations, anomaly resolution, and corrective actions

Qualification Checklist 

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable
• 5+ years of working experience with complex PCBs, electronic and power systems
• Excellent knowledge of power electronics, semiconductors and solid-state power controllers
• Excellent knowledge of circuit theory and signal processing
• Extensive experience in E-CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer
• Extensive experience in verification of complex circuitry, such as embedded systems, DCDC converter and analog frontends
• Extensive experience in Matlab and Simulink
• Hands-On mentality, can-do attitude
• Fluent in spoken and written English 

Bonus Skills

• Previous product ownership
• Experience with Li-ion batteries
• Experience in embedded software

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

 

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