Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We are looking for an Intern Electronic Engineer to join our HiL Engineering Team in Munich. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of electronic hardware systems that emulate real spacecraft components, supporting test campaigns for component- and platform-level verification.
You will work in close collaboration with experienced electronic, avionics, and system engineers, and take ownership of the design of circuits and boards used for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and EGSE test platforms.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (recently graduated or currently finalizing thesis/work placement)
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, including schematic capture and PCB layout
• Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools (Altium preferred)
• Understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing custom electronic boards
• Basic ability to program microcontrollers or COTS platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
• Interest in test automation and electronic systems for aerospace or high-reliability applications
• Proactive attitude, ability to learn fast, and eagerness to take ownership of technical tasks
• Good communication skills and fluency in English

In your role as Intern Electronic Engineer, you will:

• Contribute to the design of digital and analog electronic circuits used to emulate electrical behaviors of sensors, actuators, and bus-connected devices
• Develop schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer (or equivalent tools)
• Support the end-to-end development of emulation hardware — from concept definition to commissioning, including experimental validation and reporting
• Integrate microcontrollers or COTS platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, uChip) for emulation and test automation purposes
• Participate in the assembly, bring-up, and functional validation of test electronics
• Collaborate with test software developers and system engineers to ensure seamless integration into HiL and EGSE platforms
• Document designs and verification activities to ensure traceability and compliance with system requirements