Posted on:June 2, 2026
Senior Avionics Engineer (F/M/X) at ISPTech
ISPTech is hiring a Senior Avionics Engineer (F/M/X) in Ludwigsburg, Germany. On-site.
About ISPTech
ISPTECH is a space technology company that develops propulsion systems for spacecraft. Its product line includes HyNOx thrusters for CubeSats to SmallSats, with thrust levels from 1 N to 200 N, and HIP_11 for larger satellites and spacecraft. The company uses non-toxic propellants, standard parts, and additive manufacturing to reduce cost and production time.
Senior Avionics Engineer (F/M/X) job description
Your Main Responsibilities
To scale our flight and test hardware, we are strengthening our in-house avionics capability. In this role, you will join a lean team with short decision paths and real ownership, helping turn requirements into robust electronics and software that advance our propulsion systems- Plan, manage and conduct hardware designs for avionics modules from concept to test: capture requirements, architecture, schematic, component selection, PCB layout, manufacturing and bring-up etc.
- Create test plans, plan and support in Assembly integration and test of propulsion hardware. Harnessing and running bench tests on PCBs. Validate at module and system level, document results.
- Manage electronics and avionics projects and the development of ISPTech’s avionics lab.
- Plan, develop and build prototypes, manage and conduct design reviews, and reengineer existing boards for reliability, manufacturability and performance.
- Integrate hardware, firmware and software, define and maintain ICDs, support propulsion system integration and testing.
- Apply relevant standards and best practices, design for EMC, signal/power integrity, derating and radiation mitigations appropriate to mission requirements.
Your Qualification
- At least 5 years of experience in a relevant area.
- Experience with supplier coordination, project management or team management.
- Familiar with the space industry and ideally experience with space projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer/ or a related field.
- Experience in building embedded systems end to end.
- Working knowledge of EMC design, signal/power integrity, component derating and radiation effect considerations: familiarity with relevant standards is a plus.
- System integration experience across hardware/firmware/software. Comfortable with ICDs, harnessing and test benches.
- Knowledge in C/C++ and python for firmware development, test automation and data analysis respectively.
- Fluent in English: proficiency in German is a plus.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working time.
- Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
- Professional skills development through a broad base of responsibilities and freedom.
- You will be an integral part of current projects and work directly with the engineering team.
- An exciting work environment encompassing the whole process from the development, building and launch of space propulsion systems
- Engage directly and actively participate in the end-to-end development processes of an expanding New-Space start-up
