Development engineer electrical engineering (f/m/d) | Max Planck Society

Job offer from February 5, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen conducts basic research in the field of solar system physics. With around 300 employees, it is one of the leading institutes in the field of solar physics and planetary research. In particular, the institute is involved in numerous international space missions.

For the development of the Photospheric Magnetic field Imagers PMI for the ESA Mission Vigil the institute is looking for someone Development Engineer* Electrical Engineering (f/m/d)

The tasks include, among others:

As an electronics engineer, you will work as part of a team on the development of electronics hardware for use in space, as well as its testing, qualification and documentation. You will work in close contact with the project team and external partners at home and abroad.

This position is required

  • University or technical college degree (TU/FH) in electrical engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of analog and digital circuit technology
  • Experience in the independent development of electronics (analog / digital)
  • Experience in designing FPGAs
  • Good English knowledge
  • Strong physical and technical understanding
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Willingness to work in clean rooms and comply with required regulations

Would be beneficial

  • Experience in developing space qualified electronics (analog / digital) according to ESA standards
  • Experience in development, synthesis and testing of FPGAs (e.g. Microsemi RTAX or Xilinx Ultrascale)

our range

The advertised position is located in the Sun and Heliosphere Department, is initially limited to 2 years and is to be filled as soon as possible. An extension is sought.

The classification takes place according to TVöD-Bund in EG 13 if the objective and subjective classification requirements are met. This will be checked separately based on the respective professional qualifications and previous professional experience and should not necessarily be expected. The social benefits correspond to the regulations for the public service (federal government).

We offer you a varied and interesting area of ​​responsibility in an international scientific working environment as well as opportunities for professional development. In addition, we offer you opportunities to combine work and family life as well as offers to promote health.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Max Planck Society is trying to employ more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly encouraged.

Your application

The application deadline is February 23, 2024. Please apply exclusively online via our website with meaningful documents Application portal.

If you have any questions about the area of ​​responsibility, please contact K. Heerlein [email protected], +49 551 384979387.

Please do not send applications by email to this address. No applications will be accepted via email.

For further information about the institute, please visit our Homepage.

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