Electronic Engineer – Spacecraft R&D (Medior) [Hybrid, Delft]

ISISPACE Group; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird is seeking an Electronic Engineer to join their Research & Development department in Delft, Netherlands. The role involves designing, testing, and developing space-rated electronic systems.

Ideal candidates should have a background in Electronics engineering, practical experience in electronic design, and strong skills in digital electronics. The position offers hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Designing complex electronic systems

Communication skills in English

Digital electronics knowledge

Basic competency with electronic CAD software

Education

Education 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.

· 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