Manager Electrical Engineering

Isar Aerospace

Ottobrunn, Germany

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.