Mechanism Drive Electronics System Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Mechanism Drive Electronics System Engineer (MDE)

Description

Lead development responsibility for complex mechanism drive electronics (MDE) solutions in an interdisciplinary space-mechanism environment. Derive, write, and manage technical requirements and detailed specifications from higher-level subsystem inputs, analyze supplier proposals, and ensure compliance with ECSS and MIL-STD standards. You will also technically steer external hardware subcontractors and support multiple concurrent space programs, including hands-on laboratory activities.

Responsibilities

• Take development responsibility for complex MDE solutions
• Technically manage, monitor, and steer external hardware subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical specifications
• Derive, write, and manage MDE technical requirements and detailed specifications
• Analyze external supplier proposals and support Tender Evaluation Boards (TEBs)
• Inject MDE expertise into commercial and institutional proposals
• Support preparation and technical definition of mechanism technology roadmaps
• Provide a global technical overview across multiple parallel space programs
• Perform hands-on laboratory activities (e.g., BB, EM)
• Potentially grow into the Product Owner role for MDE lifecycle, roadmap, and strategic technical definition

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant engineering discipline
• 6+ years of high-reliability electronics design experience
• Direct hardware design and architecture experience compliant with ECSS and MIL-STD, including electrical component selection
• Working knowledge of VHDL to supervise ECSS-aligned development and implementation
• Proven capability to technically steer external subcontractors
• Experience authoring and/or reviewing electrical design data packages (e.g., PDR, CDR, MRR milestones)
• Motor control electronics design experience for Stepper and Brushless DC (BLDC) motors (commutation and control methodologies)
• Experience integrating space communication protocols: MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, and CAN/CAN-Bus
• General knowledge of position feedback system/sensor technologies and closed-loop architectures (e.g., PID, micro-stepping)
• Fluent business English (spoken and written); German skills preferred

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and additional benefits
• 30 days of annual leave (based on a 35-hour week)
• Flexible and mobile working options; part-time work, job sharing, and sabbaticals
• Professional development and international career opportunities
• On-site company doctor, health programs, canteen/cafeteria, and local childcare