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

ctengineeringgroup; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

30 days of leave

Training opportunities

Company events

Competitive salary with extendedbenefi

Job summary

ctengineeringgroup is seeking a driven engineer to lead the development of advanced drive electronics (MDE) for space mechanisms at Lake Constance. You will collaborate with international customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept through qualification to delivery.

The role offers ownership of complex developments with potential pathway to technical leadership and product ownership, in a highly technical and interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in high-reliability electronic systems development
• Experience with electronics architecture and hardware in regulated environments
• Knowledge of requirements engineering and technical documentation
• Experience managing interfaces with suppliers or external partners
• Familiarity with design reviews and engineering verification across the lifecycle
• Experience in aviation or space sectors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary, international teams
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for complex Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) solutions.
• Manage external hardware development partners and ensure conformance to requirements.
• Define and maintain system requirements and detailed specifications.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and support technical bids and supplier selection.
• Contribute expertise to customer proposals and new business opportunities.
• Support technology roadmaps for future electronic products.
• Work across multiple space projects and provide technical support across development phases.
• Participate in lab development, integration, and testing activities.
• Drive technical decisions and evolve MDE products and architectures.

Skills

High-reliability electronics

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Space environment understanding

English fluency

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

VHDL

FPGA

Job description

CT is a European-basedinternational engineering company with a clear mission: to provideinnovative and technological solutions that help our customersbecome 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, andarchitecture.Our 2,000 engineers support clients at everystage of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing totechnical support.

For the location at Lake Constance , we are looking for a

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.
  

Requirements

Your Profile

• Bac helor'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.
  
• Wehave flat hierarchies and are always open to your new suggestionsand impulses
  
• Weare an international, open-minded team that will welcome andsupport you warmly.
  
• Weoffer flexible working hours within a 40 hour week as well as theoption to work from home.
  
• Weoffer you a fair, performance-related salary as well as anextended benefit that you can use, for fuel vouchers, companypension scheme or for the purchase of a new smartphone.
  
• Wegrant you 30 days of recreational leave per year
  
• Wesupport our employees with individual trainingopportunities
  
• Weregularly organize company events