Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a Power Systems Engineer on behalf of a company in Germany that was founded in 2018 that focuses on developing next-generation rockets to provide sustainable access to space for small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations. Their primary launch vehicle, the Spectrum rocket, is a two-stage, liquid-fueled rocket designed to deliver payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms into low Earth orbit.

You will be an integral part of the Avionics, Guidance, Navigation & Control (AGNC) department, specifically the Avionics Hardware team, that designs and integrates Avionics on our launch vehicle. Your day-to-day job will include working on the Power System and Flight Termination System (FTS) of our rocket Spectrum, as well as maintaining associated power system interfaces. You will take ownership of the power system units of the FTS and be part of the core team developing, integrating and testing Spectrum’s Li-Ion Batteries. Interdisciplinary tasks and fast paced R&D are your daily business, and you thrive in that kind of environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

* Own the power system units of the Flight Termination System

* Perform in-field power system & FTS test campaigns and produce relevant procedures and documentation

* Support in testing, documentation and architectural design activities of Spectrum’s FTS system

* Perform avionics integration and check-out tasks during launch vehicle build-up, as well as during testing on the launch pad in Norway

* Maintain, challenge and verify Power System & FTS requirements

* Develop, test & integrate Spectrum’s Li-Ion batteries

* Build up and maintain automated qualification & acceptance testing infrastructure for the Power System and FTS components

Qualification Checklist

* BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable

* Excellent knowledge of semiconductors and solid-state power controllers

* Hands-on experience with power systems and power electronics

* Experience in electrical circuit and board design

* Experience in testing PCBs and electrical systems

* Excellent knowledge of Li-Ion battery system technology and state-of-the-art cell chemistries

* Experience in Li-Ion battery pack design and relevant battery testing

* Experience with Altium Designer

* Fluent in English

Benefits

* Employee Participation Program: Share in their success through their virtual company share program

* 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge

* Company pension plan: Secure your future with their company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period

* Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day

* Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket

* Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with their sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)

* Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period

* Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

* And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join their team

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey