Avionics Engineer - Radio Frequency Systems

Mission Brief 

You will be an integral part of the AGNC-Avionics team who designs, tests and verifies Spectrum’s Avionics systems. Your core work will revolve around the development & testing of our on-board Avionics systems, with focus on the Radio Frequency system. You will develop, test and operate Radio Frequency subsystems, managing the associated technical interfaces and taking ownership of relevant avionics units. The role will be dynamic, working across the team on your adjacent fields, coming up with technical solutions, implementations and test setups. Interdisciplinary tasks, continuous improvement of units and test rigs, as well as supporting your colleagues in your field of expertise are your daily business, and you thrive in that kind of environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Own the design, qualification and testing of Radio Frequency subsystems ( i.e. antennas, transmitters, GNSS receivers)
• Develop and automate Radio Frequency system test setups
• Take ownership of the design, layout and testing of in-house developed PCBs and/or Avionics units
• Define/review requirements of our in-house developed units and their associated test setups, with focus on automation
• Define requirements and test plans, to execute environmental qualification & acceptance test campaigns
• Perform on-field Avionics tests campaigns, such as stage check-outs & testing
• Work on various electronics design and test related ad-hoc tasks, across the team

Qualification Checklist 

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or comparable
• Exceptional knowledge of radiofrequency systems and wireless communications, preferably in space applications
• Experience with GNSS receivers in aerospace applications
• Enhanced knowledge of analog & digital electronics
• Experience with testing operations (functional, environmental, field testing)
• Good knowledge of automation principles & electronic test setups
• Passionate about new space, curious and eager to learn
• Take ownership and accountability for your own actions and mistakes
• Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience in electrical circuit and board design, preferably in Altium Designer
• Analog & mixed signal testing and debugging skills
• Programming skills for automated test setups and data processing (in language of preference

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!

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