Job State: Germany

Communications (PNT) Systems Engineer

Senior PNT/Communications Systems Engineer
Munich – Hybrid (3x)

At EVONA we are looking for a Senior PNT/Communications Systems Engineer to join our client,
a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, its data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Responsibilities of your role

  • Help define system architectures for communication and RF sensing systems, trade-off technical concepts, assess feasibility, select solutions, and help drive execution
  • Simulate and model communication systems and RF sensing systems
  • Evaluate mission requirements and drive top-level RF system architecture, including for payload and communication subsystems
  • Analyze and characterize system performance parameters
  • Produce high-quality engineering documentation, typically written reports or design documents suitable for internal and external design reviews.
  • Interact with multidisciplinary, international teams

Basic Qualifications/Experience

  • 5+ years of experience required, with a degree in RF engineering, communication systems engineering, DSP engineering, or similar disciplines.
  • Solid background and understanding of digital communication systems, RF receivers, RF hardware and signal-processing software
  • Knowledge and understanding of PNT systems
  • Demonstrated experience with link budget design and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with communication system architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to make trade-offs between cost, complexity, and capabilities for complex systems
  • Demonstrated experience working with a cross-functional team of engineers
  • Experience writing high-quality technical reports and proposals
  • Strong programming capabilities (Python, Matlab, C, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of industry regulatory requirements and spectrum licensing
  • Demonstrated experience with satellite communication systems, including environmental and component reliability requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with digital beamforming
  • Experience with implementation of communication systems, e.g. software-defined radio, Embedded and DSP programming, FPGA Design/ Programming
  • Experience with RF test equipment and processes, e.g. using spectrum analyzers, VNAs, noise sources, signal generators etc. Ideally including working with shielded environments and anechoic chambers
  • Demonstrate good analytical and mathematical skills
  • Able to write production-level Python code
  • RF Hardware design experience in frontend design, antenna design, etc.

Launcher Assembly Mechanic

Our client are on a mission to help democratise the space industry, and use it for good. They are leading the New Space charge to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space through their sustainable/environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium sized satellites/constellations.

If you are Assembly Mechanic, Aircraft Technician/Mechanic and you want to work on cutting-edge projects in the space launch industry, then this role is for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for assembling both engines and rockets!

Responsibilities:

  • Machining – carbon fiber composites
  • High-precision assembly of space components
  • Testing/measuring electrical and mechanical internals
  • Testing of components and complete assemblies
  • Supporting with test setups
  • Focussing on continuous process improvement
  • Ensuring compliance with regards to standards, regulation and quality
  • Documentation
  • Working under high cleanliness requirements

Skills required:

  • Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic – specialising in production engineering, or maintenance engineering, or similar
  • 3+ years of experience in aviation, or space, or Aerospace
  • Some knowledge of gas/fluid bolting techniques
  • Spatial awareness, drawing skills and a strong technical understanding
  • Fluency in English, German language skills is an advantage
  • Proven experience working under pressure
  • Open to assembly work across different locations

If this is of interest, please do apply!

Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

At EVONA we are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our client to change the future of space transportation while protecting Earth.

The Role and Responsibilities

  • Research & Development
  • Team leadership
  • Design, Build & Test High Energy Density Batteries
  • Design, Build & Test Power Control and Distribution Units
  • Design, Build & Test Avionics / On Board Computer Components
  • Conversion of off-the-shelf electronic components to space-qualified components including components identification and selection
  • Power Budgeting
  • Design Electrical Ground Support Equipment
  • Oversee harness design & integration

 
Job requirements

  • Electric / Electronic Engineering Degree
  • 4 + years of professional experience
  • Programming experience
  • Previous experience leading projects in the space sector

A plus would be

  • Project Management Experience
  • Experience in battery development programs

Development Engineer – Electronics & Embedded Systems

Electronics Development Engineer
Dresden, Germany

At EVONA we are looking for a Development Engineer – Electronics & Embedded Systems to join our client revolutionizing the space industry by enabling dynamic satellite constellations for the first time using the fusion of advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence. Their technology helps prevent satellite collisions in space and reduce the ever-growing space debris. At their site in Dresden, Germany, their electric satellite propulsion systems are developed and produced for the global market.

The Role and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the development of low- and high-voltage electronic circuits and assemblies for automotive applications
  • Develop circuit diagrams, circuit simulations and PCB layouts
  • Develop and carry out tests in the low and high voltage range
  • Take over the care, maintenance and documentation of applications and processes
  • Actively collaborate with and support internal technical teams on various projects

 
Job Requirements

  • Degree (diploma or master’s degree) in the field of electronics, electrical engineering or mechatronics
  • At least three years of experience in the design of analog circuits, preferably for high-voltage applications
  • Preferably experience in programming embedded systems
  • Experience with EDA systems, preferably Autodesk EAGLE
  • Have experience with SPICE-based simulations of analog circuits
  • A pronounced quality awareness is one of your strengths
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and German
  • You are a team player and can solve problems quickly and independently

Learning and Development Specialist

Personnel and Organizational Development Specialist

Your Mission:

As a Personnel and Organizational Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in advising and supporting employees and managers in matters related to personnel and organizational development within a commercial and production environment. Your responsibilities will encompass:

– Designing, implementing, and supporting personnel development tools, including appraisal interviews, competence models, potential recognition and promotion, individual development plans, and career paths.
– Coordinating and managing training programs, along with associated administrative tasks.
– Developing and executing development initiatives, including team and departmental development.
– Facilitating workshops and contributing your expertise to strategic projects such as culture development and transformation.
– Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external training partners.

Who You Are and What You Have:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

– A degree in psychology, pedagogy, sociology, communication, or a related field.
– A minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel development, training, or relevant fields.
– A keen interest in working with digital learning approaches and tools.
– A proactive and passionate approach to learning and development.
– A talent for generating creative ideas and strong conceptual abilities.
– A preference for working in a fast-paced international environment with growth-oriented challenges.
– Fluency in both English and German.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

– 30 days of annual leave.
– Subsidized lunch options.
– An individual learning budget to foster your development.
– Virtual company shares.
– Membership in Qualitrain Sport Clubs.
– A customized company pension plan.

Join a Dynamic Team:

If you are ready to embrace a challenging role, work on innovative projects, and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey. Take the next step in your career today!

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer
Dresden, Germany

At EVONA we are looking for a Spacecraft Electronics Engineer to join our client revolutionizing the space industry by enabling dynamic satellite constellations for the first time using the fusion of advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence. Their technology helps prevent satellite collisions in space and reduce the ever-growing space debris. At their site in Dresden, Germany, their electric satellite propulsion systems are developed and produced for the global market.

The Autonomous Spaceflight team is realizing the first spacecraft autopilot (real-time on-board autonomous navigation and orbit control) which will offer a new standard for flight dynamics operations.

The Role and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the design, development and testing of the autopilot hardware in its entire life cycle from prototyping and design to manufacturing and testing
  • Responsible for the development of electronic circuits and assemblies for the autopilot space hardware
  • Develop circuit diagrams, circuit simulations and PCB layouts
  • Define and implement the electrical interfaces for a seamless integration into a spacecraft
  • Support the set up and execution of hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns in our guidance, navigation and control (GNC) Lab
  • Build test setups for breadboarding, prototyping or qualification test campaigns
  • Preparing specifications for the procurement of electrical equipment and EEE parts
  • Code and debug in embedded C/C++
  • Create relevant documentation when required

Job requirements

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics or similar
  • 3+ years of experience with PCB development, design and testing and, MCU/MPU/SOC embedded system platform design and programming
  • Extensive experience in using EDA systems, preferably Autodesk EAGLE
  • Experience in CAN, SPI, I2C bus protocols
  • Knowledge of various embedded hardware and application systems
  • Experience with Linux systems
  • Team player
  • Passionate in solving new problems and developing new technology
  • Able to work with minimal guidance and instruction

A plus would be:

  • Have experience with GNSS hardware and software
  • Have thorough experience with C/C++ embedded software development and testing
  • Have knowledge of space projects
  • Have knowledge of ECSS standards

Flight Software Engineer

Flight Software Engineer
Dresden, Germany

At EVONA we are looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join our client revolutionizing the space industry by enabling dynamic satellite constellations for the first time using the fusion of advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence. Their technology helps prevent satellite collisions in space and reduce the ever-growing space debris. At their site in Dresden, Germany, their electric satellite propulsion systems are developed and produced for the global market.

The Autonomous Spaceflight team is realizing the first spacecraft autopilot (real-time on-board autonomous navigation and orbit control) which will offer a new standard for flight dynamics operations.

The functional flight software is in an advanced implementation and testing phase and needs now to be tailored and optimized for the deployment on the autopilot’s hardware.

The Role and Responsibilities

  • Provide experience for the design and implementation of embedded software systems according to spacecraft flight software standards
  • Write high quality structured bare metal software for space mission critical embedded applications
  • Implement interfaces, tasks and threads which allow a seamless integration of the autopilot process into the spacecraft flight software tasks
  • Support and improve existing software and build/deploy/upgrade processes for different embedded targets and RTOSs
  • Performing software verification, validation and testing and create tools required by validation activities
  • Support the set up and execution of software- and hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns in our guidance, navigation and control (GNC Lab)
  • Create relevant documentation when required

Job requirements

  • Master’s degree in electrical, aerospace or software engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience with embedded software development using C/C++ and communications protocols
  • Experience working with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems and sockets
  • Working knowledge of software development methodologies and embedded software engineering
  • Experience with Linux systems
  • Team player
  • Passionate in solving new problems and developing new technology
  • Able to work with minimal guidance and instruction

A plus would be:

  • Experience with GNSS hardware and software
  • Thorough experience with C/C++ embedded software development and testing
  • Knowledge of space projects
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards