(Senior) Avionics Test Engineer (m/f/d) at Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH

Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Avionics Testing, Functional Testing, Environmental Testing, Test Rigs Development, Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Test Procedures, Automated Sequences, Data Evaluation, Test Equipment Maintenance, Test Automation, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Aerospace Hardware, Beckhoff

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Mission Brief As a (Senior) Avionics Test Engineer within the Test Operations Germany Team, you will support the development, qualification and acceptance testing of avionics units and subsystems for our launch vehicle. You will work at the interface between environmental testing and avionics functional testing, ensuring that dedicated electrical test rigs operate reliably during demanding test campaigns. You will be working closely with avionics hardware owners, environmental test engineers and test operators, helping to identify failure modes, improve test setups and ensure high-quality test execution and reporting. Your Role in Our Space Mission: Plan, prepare and execute functional testing of avionics hardware during thermal, thermal-vacuum and vibration test campaigns. Develop, commission, maintain and improve electrical test rigs according to test requirements and changing hardware needs Troubleshoot and debug electrical cabinets, harnesses, instrumentation, interfaces and unit-to-rig interactions. Create and improve test procedures, automated sequences and reporting standards in alignment with system and unit owners. Post-process and evaluate test data, document anomalies and write reports according to internal standards. Maintain, calibrate and upgrade test equipment while ensuring safe and reliable operation during test campaigns. Identify bottlenecks in current workflows and contribute to increasing test automation, repeatability and throughput. Qualification Checklist Sc. / M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or similar. 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical, avionics or automated test engineering. Experience in designing, commissioning and operating electrical test rigs or laboratory test setups. Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, wiring, instrumentation and communication interfaces. Experience with test automation and integration of test equipment via analog and digital interfaces such as RS422/485, Ethernet or USB. Structured and reliable way of working, with high quality and safety standards. Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or similar tools for automation and analysis. Fluent in English, written and spoken. Bonus Skills Experience in environmental testing for aerospace hardware. Hands-on experience with Beckhoff, PLCs, EtherCAT or similar automation platforms Understanding of Aerospace test standards such SMCS, RCC etc. and command over it to perform test requirement tailoring 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 Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves planning, preparing, and executing functional testing of avionics hardware during environmental campaigns, while developing and maintaining reliable electrical test rigs. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting electrical systems, improving test procedures, evaluating test data, and increasing test automation and throughput.