Senior Avionics Engineer (Power System)

TL;DR

Senior Avionics Engineer (Power System): Developing, integrating, and testing on-board energy storage and power distribution systems for the Spectrum vehicle with an accent on the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) lifecycle. Focus on designing high-reliability circuitry, performing power flow simulations, and conducting vehicle-level integration tests on the launch pad.

Location: Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a New Space company building sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Act as Product Owner for the Power System, including the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), batteries, and ground interfaces.
• Develop and own the high-reliability PDU for the next vehicle iteration, managing its full lifecycle from design to integration.
• Maintain and verify the Power flow simulation model for the current generation of Spectrum.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate integrated Power System tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle levels.
• Conduct vehicle integration and testing both in Germany and on the launch pad.
• Lead Power System failure analysis, including root cause investigations and anomaly resolution.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of working experience with complex PCBs, electronic and power systems.
• Excellent knowledge of power electronics, semiconductors, and solid-state power controllers.
• Extensive experience in E-CAD tools, preferably Altium Designer.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, and the verification of complex circuitry (e.g., DCDC converters, analog frontends).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Participation Program via a virtual company share program.
• 30 days of vacation and a company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution.
• Subsidised daily lunches and a fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass).
• Individual learning allowance and childcare allowance for non-school-age children.