Custom Emulator Electronics Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Custom Emulator Electronics Engineer (Aerospace): Design and develop custom electronic hardware and emulation platforms for spacecraft verification (HiL/EGSE) with an accent on analog/digital circuit design and embedded firmware. Focus on building high-reliability signal conditioning circuits, load simulators, and multi-layer PCBs to ensure robust spacecraft qualification.

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided

Company

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle capable of cargo and human transport.

What you will do

• Design and develop custom analog and digital hardware to emulate spacecraft subsystems, sensors, actuators, and communication buses.
• Own the complete hardware development lifecycle from requirements and schematic design to PCB layout and validation.
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and custom electronic platforms supporting emulation and automated testing.
• Perform hardware debugging and root-cause analysis using laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Integrate custom electronics into Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) platforms.
• Collaborate with software and automation engineers to implement scalable and automated test solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in electronic hardware development or test equipment design.
• Strong proficiency in analog/digital circuit design and ECAD tools, preferably Altium Designer.
• Practical experience with embedded systems and firmware development in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and board bring-up procedures.
• English: Fluency required

Nice to have

• Experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronic systems.
• Experience with communication protocols: CAN, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet.
• Experience with FPGA-based systems or mixed-signal electronics.
• Familiarity with HiL systems and verification methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Open and collaborative culture focused on transparency and cooperation.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering technology for the democratization of space.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.