Electronic Engineer - Medior

Isispace group; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Isispace group in Delft seeks an Electronic Engineer for the Research & Development department to work on next-generation spacecraft. Responsibilities include designing and testing space-rated electronic systems, managing the development process, and ensuring quality standards through documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics engineering and practical experience in electronic design. Strong communication skills and an open mindset are essential as you will collaborate closely with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of designing complex electronic systems to a high standard.
• Thorough understanding of digital electronics and high-speed PCB layout techniques.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing space rated electronic systems.
• Taking ownership of the development process from requirements through design, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Applying consistent design and documentation practices in your work.

Skills

Designing electronic systems

High-speed PCB layout

Electronics CAD software

Communication skills

Open and creative mindset

Education

BEng, BSc, or MSc in Electronics engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

As an Electronic Engineer in the Research & Development department, you’ll work on new developments for the next generation of ISISPACE spacecraft. Together with your colleagues you will work on both design and verification activities as well as the introduction of new hardware into manufacturing and production.

Your main responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and testing space rated electronic systems
• Taking ownership of the development process from requirements through design, manufacturing and qualification
• Applying consistent design and documentation practices in your work, and contributing to the development of these practices together with your colleagues

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education in Electronics engineering (e.g. BEng, BSc, or MSc); or equivalent educational / practical background
• Demonstrable experience of designing complex electronic systems to a high standard
• Thorough understanding of digital electronics and high‑speed PCB layout techniques
• Basic competency with electronic CAD software (Altium, KiCAD or others)
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) considerations
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and logic analysers
• Excellent and straightforward communication skills, in English (verbal and in writing)
• An open and creative mindset

Recommended / Nice to Have:

• Practical experience in a combined development and small series production environment
• At least 2 years experience in a commercial electronics design environment
• Experience working with IPC standards, for example IPC-2221C
• Experience developing electronic systems for space
• Familiarity with commonly used protocols: CAN, RS-422, SpaceWire
• Familiarity with Microcontrollers and/or FPGAs
• Familiarity with ECSS standards, for example ECSS-Q-ST-30-11C for derating
• An interest and desire to engage with the wider space industry