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Senior Avionics Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE
Ottobrunn, Bavaria, GermanyApr 2, 2026·Posted 10 days ago
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Domain

Tech Stack

PLCsRS422/485EthernetUSBPythonC++

Must-Have Requirements

  • BSc/MSc in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLCs or similar automation equipment
  • Experience in designing, commissioning, and using test rigs
  • Extensive experience with troubleshooting and debugging electrical cabinets, wiring, and instrumentation common to aerospace/automation industry
  • Extensive experience with automation of testing and interconnection of test equipment via analog or digital interfaces (RS422/485, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
  • Experience in testing electrical systems common to aerospace industry in test rigs and troubleshooting them in laboratory setup
  • Experience with PCB design and debugging with common electrical/electronic equipment
  • Clean, organized, and structured way of work
  • Basic knowledge in Python, C++, or similar
  • Fluent in English

Nice to Have

  • -Knowledge of common standards in aerospace industry (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, FTS standards, or similar)
  • -Basic understanding of common systems within aerospace industry (communication protocols, Radio Frequency, Guidance Navigation Control, power system, lithium-ion batteries, etc.)

Description

Mission Brief As part of the Launch Vehicle AIT team, you will be interfacing all Launch Vehicle system owners. You will be responsible for ensuring a coherent testing strategy within the department, test rig functionality, and scale existing or develop new test rigs to meet future testing demands. Furthermore, you are going to be part of the unit, system, and launch vehicle testing. Your Role in Our Space Mission

Develop new test rigs for electronic equipment according to requirements and in alignment with system or unit owners and commission them Maintain or upgrade existing test rigs with changing specifications Increase the automation of testing across all test rigs Identify bottle necks in current testing workflows and used test rigs and resolve them Create test plans for units and systems and correlate them with their requirements Conduct unit and system level functional testing before integration into Spectrum Conduct system and launcher level functional testing after the integration of avionics into Spectrum Ensure safe operation of all test rigs used during and after assembly of Spectrum Ensure a high standard of reporting of conducted tests across the launch vehicle AIT team Qualification Checklist BSc/MSc in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar Strong hands-on experience with PLCs or similar automation equipment Experience in designing, commissioning, and using test rigs Extensive experience with troubleshooting and debugging electrical cabinets, wiring, and instrumentation common to the aerospace/automation industry Extensive experience with automation of testing and interconnection of test equipment via analog or digital interfaces (RS422/485, Ethernet, USB, etc.) Experience in testing electrical systems common to the aerospace industry in test rigs and troubleshooting them in a laboratory setup Experience with PCB design and debugging with common electrical/electronic equipment Clean, organized, and structured way of work Basic knowledge in Python, C++, or similar Fluent in English Bonus Skills Knowledge of common standards in the aerospace industry (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, FTS standards, or similar) Basic understanding of common systems within the aerospace industry (communication protocols, Radio Frequency, Guidance Navigation Control, power system, lithium-ion batteries, etc.) 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.

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