Senior Avionics System Engineer

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential aerospace organization based in Munich, Germany. We are seeking a Senior Avionics System Engineer to join their mission-critical spacecraft development programs. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space transportation systems, contributing to the design, integration, and validation of advanced avionics architectures.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will play a key role in defining system-level requirements, managing complex interfaces, and ensuring robust electronic systems for data handling, communications, and control across all mission phases.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop avionics system architectures, including electronics, data handling, and communication functions
• Ensure end-to-end consistency of data flows, interfaces, and system-level requirements across spacecraft subsystems
• Support selection and specification of avionics equipment, computing platforms, sensors, and communication hardware
• Define onboard and ground-related communication and data handling concepts, including telemetry and telecommand architectures
• Manage interfaces between avionics and other spacecraft subsystems including power, propulsion, GNC, and payload systems
• Coordinate interface definitions with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Technically present and defend avionics subsystem designs and verification evidence with external regulatory and certification authorities (NASA, ESA, and other government agencies)
• Define and support verification and validation strategies, participating in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system-level testing activities
• Capture, analyze, and manage system and subsystem requirements with full traceability from mission objectives to implementation
• Contribute to spacecraft-level trade-offs balancing performance, reliability, mass, power, and cost
• Support integration campaigns, launch preparation, and mission operations as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
• 7+ years of experience in avionics systems, electronics, embedded systems, or spacecraft engineering
• Strong understanding of electronic and embedded system architectures
• Solid knowledge of communication and data handling principles
• Demonstrated experience with system integration and interface management
• Experience with requirements engineering and system lifecycle development processes
• Knowledge of verification and validation methods, including testing and simulation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in spacecraft avionics or aerospace systems development
• Familiarity with space communication and data standards such as CCSDS
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulation environments, or digital engineering tools
• Background in safety-critical or mission-critical system development
• Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder engineering teams

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our specialized recruiters will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we act as your advocate and guide. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through our team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

This position is based in Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and will be competitive with senior-level aerospace engineering positions in the Munich market.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.