Public summary
Seeking an experienced Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the design and architecture of advanced electronics for next-generation optical communication terminals. The role involves defining system architecture, electrical interfaces, power and grounding concepts, and leading compliance and design quality efforts. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and reliability is key, alongside mentoring engineering teams. Requires deep expertise in high-speed digital design, EMI/EMC standards, and experience in aerospace or related fields. Permanent role with attractive benefits in an innovative company developing lasers for satellite and airborne communication.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Munich
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Own and lead the electronics architecture for next-generation optical communication terminals from requirements through verified design. Define electrical interfaces, power architectures, grounding and shielding concepts, and partition systems between controller, modem, and optical head electronics. Set strategies for high-speed digital design including multi-gigabit links and FPGA design, with SI/PI analysis. Lead EMI/EMC compliance from design to testing and issue resolution. Represent electronics in design reviews and coordinate with mechanical, thermal, optical, embedded software, and production teams to optimize performance, reliability, radiation tolerance, and manufacturability. Mentor engineers and set standards for design quality.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years professional experience in electronics development with at least 3 years as architect or technical lead for complex systems, preferably in space, aerospace, or defense. MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field. Hands-on experience in high-speed digital design and SI/PI simulation tools. Practical EMI/EMC experience including standards such as MIL-STD-461 or ECSS-E-ST-20-07. Knowledge of space electronics including component selection, derating, and radiation effects. Proficient with Altium Designer and advanced laboratory instrumentation for debugging.