Mechanism Drive Electronics System Engineer for Space Mechanisms (d/m/w)
LocationImmenstaad am Bodensee
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
DepartmentMechanism Products Germany
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live16h ago
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Must have11
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant engineering discipline
6+ years of professional experience in high-reliability electronics design
Direct experience in hardware design and architecture in compliance with ECSS and MIL-STD
Knowledge of electrical component selection
Working knowledge of VHDL (Virtual Hardware Description Language)
Proven capability to technically steer external subcontractors
Experience to author and/or review electrical design data packages (e.g. PDR, CDR, MRR milestones)
Knowledge of motor control electronics design for Stepper and Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, including commutation strategies and motor control methodologies
Experience integrating standard space communication protocols, e.g. MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, and CAN / CAN-Bus
General knowledge of position feedback system/sensor technologies (e.g. digital/analog encoders, hall sensors, switches, potentiometers) and closed-loop architectures (e.g. PID, micro-stepping strategies)
Fluent in business English (spoken and written)
Nice to have3
Experience with space-mechanism drive electronics or precision motor control
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for the mathematical modeling
German skills
Skills
VHDL
MATLAB
Simulink
MIL-STD-1553
SpaceWire
CAN
CAN-Bus
Benefits
Company pension scheme
Bike leasing
Corporate discounts
30 days annual leave
Flextime
Mobile working
Part time options
Job sharing
Sabbatical
Professional development
Company doctor
Health programs
Canteen
Childcare
Job Description:
The department “Mechanism Products Germany” in Immenstaad is looking for a
Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer for mechanism development (d//f/m)
The Mechanism Products Germany department develops and supplies products for space mechanisms (https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/space/equipment/mechanisms). As an MDE System Engineer, you will work in an interdisciplinary team with international customers and suppliers through all phases of a project- from tendering and development to commissioning and final delivery of the product.
Your location
At the Airbus site in Immenstaad, you work exactly where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power is taking shape. In an environment that offers visionary perspectives, you shape technological innovations across multiple domains.
About the company
Our location thrives on dialogue: on campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, as well as the combat cloud and ground support systems of tomorrow. The way we work together is equally dynamic—in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures. Anyone seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.
Our Benefits for You
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Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
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Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
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Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
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Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facility
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Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
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Act as Development Responsible for complex Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) solutions. Technical management, monitoring, and steering of external hardware subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical specifications
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Responsibility to derive, write and manage technical requirements and detailed specifications for MDE from upper-level or subsystem assembly specs
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Analyze external supplier proposals, author technical evaluations and support Tender Evaluation Boards (TEBs).
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Inject MDE expertise into commercial and institutional proposals to secure new programs
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Support the preparation and technical definition of the department’s mechanism technology roadmaps
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Dynamically support multiple space programs in parallel, providing a fast-paced environment with a global technical overview across various architectures
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The role offers the opportunity to execute hands-on activities (e.g. BB, EM) in laboratory conditions
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This role offers a pathway to take over or develop into the Product Owner position for Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) with technical leadership and responsibility for broader product lifecycle, roadmap, and strategic definition
Desired skills and qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant engineering discipline
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6+ years of professional experience in high-reliability electronics design, experience with space-mechanism drive electronics or precision motor control is an advantage
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Direct experience in hardware design and architecture in compliance with ECSS (European Space Standards) and MIL-STD (Military Standards) incl. knowledge of electrical component selection
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Working knowledge of VHDL (Virtual Hardware Description Language) to supervise developments and implementation according to ECSS processes
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Proven capability to technically steer external subcontractors
Knowledge of motor control electronics design for Stepper and Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, including commutation strategies and motor control methodologies
•
Experience integrating standard space communication protocols, e.g. MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, and CAN / CAN-Bus
•
General knowledge of position feedback system/sensor technologies (e.g. digital/analog encoders, hall sensors, switches, potentiometers) and closed-loop architectures (e.g. PID, micro-stepping strategies)
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Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for the mathematical modeling is an advantage
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Fluent in business English (spoken and written) and German skills preferred
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Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Sub-system development <JF-EN-EQ>
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