Manager Electrical Engineering (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

You will be an integral part of the Avionics department, responsible for the Hardware Design of the Avionics Units at Isar Aerospace. You will report to the Director of Avionics and lead the Electrical Engineering team that designs, tests and integrates the PCBAs & Electronic Units of the Spectrum Launch Vehicle

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Manage the Electrical Engineering Team programmatically and disciplinary, mentor and develop your team of 12 electrical engineers


• Manage related tasks and projects, monitor progress, and ensure completion within defined timelines


• Ensure engineering excellence for avionic units through requirements, reviews and continuous improvement


• Plan and carry out PCBA & Unit qualification and acceptance tests with your team


• Plan and conduct vehicle integration and testing for your products with your team, both in Germany and on the launch pad


• Own and improve the manufacturing, assembly and coating process of printed circuit boards with both internal and external partners


• Lead failure analysis of electrical units & systems

Qualification Checklist 

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Power Electronics or similar


• Programmatic and disciplinary Leadership experience of 5+ years


• Strong mentoring experience and capabilities


• Extensive experience in high reliability electrical circuit and board design


• Excellent knowledge in ECAD tools, preferably in Altium Designer


• Extensive hands-on experience in electrical unit design and test


• Extensive hands-on experience in hardware design of embedded systems


• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for printed circuit board assemblies


• Experience in environmental testing of electrical units


• Fluent in English


• Passionate about new space, curious and eager to learn


• Driven to deliver and constantly push the boundaries


• Take ownership and accountability for your own actions and mistakes


• Humble and willing to go out of your way to help others


• Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills

Bonus Skills

• Experience in Power Electronics and Li-Ion batteries


• Experience in unit design, assembly, test and integration within the field of aerospace

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

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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.