Avionics Engineer - Radio Frequency Systems

1w1 week ago

Isar Aerospace

DE · Full-time · €65,000 – €95,000

About this role

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. This role places you at the heart of RF avionics innovation.

Own the design, qualification, and testing of Radio Frequency units and subsystems, such as antennas, transmitters, and GNSS receivers. Define and review requirements for RF units along with their test plans and setups. Execute environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns, emphasizing automation.

Perform on-field avionics test campaigns, including stage check-outs and testing. Tackle various electronics design and test-related ad-hoc tasks across the team. Join Isar Aerospace, at the forefront of New Space for faster, better, cheaper access to space.

Contribute to a mission that democratizes space and improves life on Earth for future generations. Grow in a fast-growing company with perks like learning allowances, pension contributions, and sports memberships. Advance your expertise in radiofrequency systems within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

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 and digital electronics
Experience with testing operations (functional, environmental, field testing)
Good knowledge of automation principles and electronic test setups
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Own the design, qualification, and testing of Radio Frequency units and subsystems (e.g., antennas, transmitters, GNSS receivers)
Define and review requirements of RF units and their associated test plans and setups
Execute environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns, with focus on automation
Perform on-field avionics test campaigns, such as stage check-outs and testing
Work on various electronics design and test-related ad-hoc tasks across the team
Manage technical interfaces and improve units and test setups

Benefits

Employee Participation Program: Share in success through virtual company share program
30 days of vacation to relax and recharge
Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after probation period
Subsidised lunch every day
Public transport ticket: fully financed Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance after probation period
Childcare allowance for non-school-age children