Printed Circuit Board Layout Design Engineer (Space)

TL;DR

Printed Circuit Board Layout Design Engineer (Space): Designing high-performance PCB layouts for satellite electronic units with an accent on high-density design, signal integrity, and power integrity. Focus on creating complex HDI and RF layouts that operate reliably in harsh space environments.

Location: Hybrid in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

Company

Leading European space company specializing in high-tech solutions for satellites and human space flight.

What you will do

• Design complex high-performance PCB layouts based on circuit specifications.
• Define and maintain PCB design rules following IPC and ECSS standards.
• Collaborate with hardware developers to create and maintain schematic diagrams.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation, including BOMs and production data.
• Develop and manage footprint libraries and component master data.
• Perform SI and PI simulations using tools such as HyperLynx.

Requirements

• University degree in electrical engineering, microsystems engineering, or a comparable field.
• Hands-on experience designing complex, high-density PCB layouts using Siemens PADS Professional or Xpedition.
• Expertise in high-speed, HDI, power electronics, mixed-signal, RF, and high-voltage designs.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC considerations.
• Experience routing differential pairs, delay matching, and managing return paths.
• English: B2+ level (Excellent communication skills required).

Nice to have

• Practical experience with PCB layout for space applications according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-12.
• Experience with signal integrity analysis tools like HyperLynx.
• Programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Tcl.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model and opportunities for mobile work abroad.
• Flexible working hours, 30 days vacation, and sabbatical options.
• 13th month salary and company pension plan.
• Subsidized meals, Deutschland ticket, and Job bike.
• Extensive professional development and German language courses.