Space Electronics Engineer — Propulsion Hardware

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Kraków; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Polish Employment Contract (UoP

Stock option program

Private healthcare

MultiSport card

Development budget

Job summary

Liftero is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our hardware-focused team in Kraków. You will work hands-on with electronics and PCB design, prototype bring-up, testing, and system integration across dynamic space-grade projects.

Responsibilities include designing analog/digital circuits, developing PCBs, selecting components, and building test benches with HIL systems, collaborating with embedded software and mechanical teams to deliver integrated space propulsion hardware.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Solid practical knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Hands-on PCB design experience (preferably Altium).
• Able to read and create clear schematics and technical documentation in English.
• Understanding of microcontroller-based systems and hardware basics.
• Experience with CAN and RS-232 interfaces.
• Ability to diagnose and fix hardware issues independently.
• Strong analytical mindset and systematic problem-solving approach.
• Enjoy cross-disciplinary engineering collaboration.
• Ability to simulate circuits in LTspice or similar.
• Strong hands-on skills in SMD component soldering.
• Able to prepare and manage manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for real-world applications.
• Create PCBs, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Select components based on technical and environmental requirements.
• Build, bring up, measure, and test prototypes using multimeters, scopes, and logic analyzers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues from PCB level to complete devices.
• Design and commission control, measurement, and actuator systems.
• Develop test plans, benches, and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.
• Execute functional and integration tests and analyze results.
• Collaborate with embedded software, mechanical, and test engineers to bring full systems to life.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize engineering solutions.
• Take ownership of modules and subsystems as you grow.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

PCB design

Schematics & docs (English)

Microcontroller systems

CAN/RS-232 interfaces

LTspice simulations

SMD soldering

Manufacturing docs

Education

Degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Xpedition

KiCad

Pick-and-Place machines

Job description

Liftero is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our hardware-focused team in Kraków. You will work hands-on with electronics and PCB design, prototype bring-up, testing, and system integration across dynamic space-grade projects.

Responsibilities include designing analog/digital circuits, developing PCBs, selecting components, and building test benches with HIL systems, collaborating with embedded software and mechanical teams to deliver integrated space propulsion hardware.