Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer (m/f/d) - Space Systems

THE CT ENGINEERING GROUP; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Flexible hours with home-office option

Salary with extended benefits

30 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Company events

Job summary

CT is seeking a Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer for Lake Constance to lead the development of high-reliability drive electronics used in space mechanisms. You will coordinate with international customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams throughout the full lifecycle, from proposal to delivery.

This role offers ownership of complex developments and a potential pathway to technical leadership and product ownership within a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in high-reliability electronic systems.
• Experience with electronics architecture and hardware development in regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of requirements engineering and technical documentation.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers, subcontractors or external development partners.
• Experience with design reviews and engineering verification activities in product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for development of complex MDE solutions.
• Manage and steer external hardware development partners to meet project requirements.
• Define and maintain system requirements and detailed technical specifications.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and support bid and supplier selection.
• Contribute to customer proposals and new business opportunities.
• Support technology roadmaps for future electronic products.
• Work across multiple space projects, providing technical support across development phases.
• Participate in laboratory-based development, integration and testing activities.
• Drive technical decisions and evolution of MDE products and architectures.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

VHDL

FPGA

Job description

CT is a European-based international engineering company with a clear mission: to provide innovative and technological solutions that help our customers become more efficient and competitive. We operate in aviation & aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, rail, and industrial plants, with a strong focus on renewable energy, electrical engineering, and architecture. Our 2,000 engineers support clients at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to technical support.

For the location at Lake Constance, we are looking for aMechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer (m/f/d) - Space System

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced drive electronics used in critical space mechanisms throughout the entire product lifecycle, from proposal and concept phases through development, qualification, and final delivery. You will collaborate with international customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams in a highly technical and innovative environment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex developments and provides a potential pathway toward technical leadership and product ownership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for the development of complex Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) solutions.
• Manage and technically steer external hardware development partners, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Derive, define, and maintain system requirements and detailed technical specifications.
• Evaluate technical proposals from suppliers and support technical bid and supplier selection activities.
• Contribute expertise to customer proposals and new business opportunities.
• Support the definition and advancement of technology roadmaps for future generations of electronic products.
• Work across multiple space projects simultaneously, providing technical support throughout various development phases.
• Participate in laboratory-based development, integration, and testing activities.
• Drive technical decision-making and support the evolution of MDE products and architectures.

Voraussetzungen

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the development of high-reliability electronic systems.
• Experience in electronics architecture and hardware development within regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of electronics development processes, requirements engineering, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing technical interfaces with suppliers, subcontractors, or external development partners.
• Familiarity with design reviews and engineering verification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience in the aviation or space sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drive electronics, motor control systems, or precision motion-control applications.
• Knowledge of space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• Experience with European or military engineering standards.
• Working knowledge of VHDL and FPGA-based developments.
• Understanding of stepper motor and Brushless DC (BLDC) motor control architectures.
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN Bus, SpaceWire, or MIL-based interfaces.
• Knowledge of position sensing technologies, feedback systems, and closed-loop control concepts.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation activities.
• German language skills are considered a plus.

Vorteile

• We have flat hierarchies and are always open to your new suggestions and impulses
• We are an international, open-minded team that will welcome and support you warmly.
• We offer flexible working hours within a 40 hour week as well as the option to work from home.
• We offer you a fair, performance-related salary as well as an extended benefit that you can use, for fuel vouchers, company pension scheme or for the purchase of a new smartphone.
• We grant you 30 days of recreational leave per year
• We support our employees with individual training opportunities
• We regularly organize company events