Electronics Engineer (f/m/d)

Yurigravity; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 73,964 - 102,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Work from home option

Loft office near Lake Constance

Job summary

Yurigravity is seeking an electronics engineer to develop, manufacture, and optimize electronics for space missions. You will lead flight preparation of electronics components, liaise with internal and external partners, and ensure integration with missions teams.

You will prototype flight hardware, manage supplier collaboration, and design new electronics while developing specifications and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Completed Technician, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in low-voltage power electronics; experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or custom PCBs.
• Familiarity with PCB design using KiCad or similar tools.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ideally experience in embedded software development.
• Familiarity with EN9100 and ECSS standards; prior exposure preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication; independent work style.
• Fluent English; German proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine prototypes, breadboards, and flight models for life science experiments conducted in space.
• Manage manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of prototype and flight electronics with external suppliers.
• Design new electronics for our products.
• Develop electronics specifications, design documentation, and performance evaluations.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide electronics support to the Missions Team, including embedded software support.
• Implement state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions.
• Contribute ideas and concepts.

Skills

Power electronics

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

PCB Design KiCad

Embedded software

ECSS standards

Teamwork

English

German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

Job description

WORKING AT YURI IS LIKE:

YOUR MISSION:

Your role involves the development, manufacturing and optimization of electronics for ongoing projects with agencies such as ESA, LSA and DLR, as well as commercial projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all electronics-related matters within the mission team, liaising with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and external partners. A key responsibility will be overseeing the flight preparation of electronics components for our space missions.

YOUR TASKS:

• Create and refine prototypes, breadboards, and flight model for life science experiments conducted in space.
• Manage the manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of prototype and flight electronics, collaborating with external suppliers.
• Design new electronics for our products.
• Develop electronic specifications, design documentation, and performance evaluations.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide electronics support to the Missions Team, including supporting embedded software development.
• Implement state-of-the-art technologies and new innovative solutions.
• Actively contribute your ideas and concepts.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Completed Technician, Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in low-voltage power electronics, including experience with platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ideally custom solutions with self-designed PCBs.
• Familiarity with PCB design using software like Kicad or similar tools.
• Availability for travels
• Ideally, experience in embedded software development for electronic solutions.
• We are aiming for EN9100 certification this year and work to ECSS standards; ideally, you have worked to these norms/standards before.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a supportive, well-organised, and independent work approach.
• Fluent English communication skills, and ideally proficient in German.
• Mindset
  • Proactive self-starter with full ownership mentality
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Hands-on, execution-focused, and persistent
  • Relentlessly resourceful and analytical

  • Empathetic team player

WHY YURI:

Space & Biotech

• Is there anything more exciting than the intersection of space andbiotechnology?
  You'll be working - directly or indirectly - on projects that are sent to theInternational Space Station and other space platforms.

Flexible Work

• We offer a flexible work environment with adjustable working hours and the option to work from home.

Location: Germany

• Our office is located in one of the most beautiful regions in Europe - right byLake Constance, with theAlps just under an hour away for hiking or skiing.
  You'll feel right at home in ourcozy 600m² loft office, complete with a spacious kitchen, foosball table, spikeball, and a well-stocked beer fridge (yes, beer and coffee are on us!).
  Weekly team cooking sessions and regular team events add some extra variety to your work life.

Technology That Fits You

• Whether you're Team Mac or Team Windows, we'll help you find yourperfect setup.
  And because modern technology also meanssustainable mobility for us, you cancharge your e-car, e-bike, or e-scooter for free at our office in Meckenbeuren.

Diversity & Inclusion

• We care about each other and believe that a great workplace reflects thediversity of the world we live in.
  We value what makes you unique - your gender, background, sexuality, religion, or even your (secret) dislike of pineapple on pizza.

Sustainability & Impact

• We offset the emissions from our rocket launches, business travel, and all other activities. On top of that, we also offset the private emissions of every team member.
  You'll get one Impact Day per year to dedicate to social or environmental causes - whether that's joining a climate protest or volunteering your time for a good cause.