Avionics Engineer - Radio Frequency Systems (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

You are a key member of the AGNC-Avionics team, focused on developing, testing, and operating Spectrum’s RF avionics systems. Your responsibilities include managing technical interfaces, improving units and test setups, and supporting your colleagues with your expertise.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Own the design, qualification and testing of Radio Frequency units / subsystems (eg, antennas, transmitters, GNSS receivers)
• Define/review requirements of our RF units and their associated test plans / setups, and execute environmental qualification & acceptance test campaigns, with focus on automation
• 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
• Enhanced knowledge of RF design principles, including design of passive and active RF circuits from UHF up to X-band
• Good knowledge of analog & digital electronics
• Experience with testing operations (functional, environmental, field testing)
• Good knowledge of automation principles & electronic test setups
• 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!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.