Custom Emulator Electronics Engineer
Role Summary
Join The Exploration Company as a Custom Emulator Electronics Engineer in Munich, Germany, and contribute to the development of innovative space technology.
About the Organisation
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Compensation: €60K – €75K
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- We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
- • €60K – €75K
Key Responsibilities
In your role as Custom Emulator Electronics Engineer, you will:
- Design and develop custom analog and digital electronic hardware used to emulate spacecraft subsystems, sensors, actuators, power interfaces, and communication buses.
- Develop signal conditioning circuits, interface electronics, load simulators, fault injection systems, and custom test equipment for verification activities.
- Own the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture definition through schematic design, PCB layout, manufacturing support, bring-up, validation, and release.
- Design multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer (or equivalent ECAD tools), ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and maintainability.
- Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and custom electronic platforms supporting emulation, control, monitoring, and automated testing functions.
- Perform hardware debugging, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting activities using laboratory instrumentation.
- Define and execute validation and characterization campaigns for newly developed electronic systems.
- Support integration of custom electronics into HiL and EGSE platforms.
- Collaborate with software and automation engineers to implement scalable and automated test solutions.
- Produce technical documentation, test reports, design reviews, and manufacturing packages in accordance with engineering best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of test infrastructure, emulation capabilities, and engineering processes.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in electronic hardware development, test equipment development, embedded electronics, industrial automation, aerospace, automotive, or a comparable industry.
- Strong experience in analog and digital circuit design.
- Proven experience developing custom electronic hardware from concept through production and validation.
- Experience with signal conditioning circuits, interface electronics, measurement systems, or electronic test equipment.
- Strong proficiency with ECAD tools, preferably Altium Designer.
- Experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and manufacturing support.
- Practical experience with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.
- Ability to develop and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ or similar languages.
- Hands-on experience using laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, power supplies, and multimeters.
- Experience performing board bring-up, debugging, verification, and troubleshooting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously on multidisciplinary projects.
- Good communication skills and fluency in English.
- Experience with LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand.
- Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition platforms.
- Knowledge of aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronic systems.
- Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet.
- Experience with FPGA-based systems or mixed-signal electronics.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for test automation and data analysis.
- Experience with environmental, qualification, or acceptance testing.
- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems and verification methodologies.
- Experience developing electronic emulators, simulators, or custom test equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are expected to have relevant qualifications and skills in electronics engineering, but no explicit eligibility for applicants from specific regions has been stated.
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