Senior Flight Instrumentation Engineer (m/f/d)

Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany

Mission Brief

As part of the AGNC Test team, you will move horizontally across the design teams. You will be responsible for the selection and qualification of our launch vehicle Spectrum’s sensors, while maintaining the corresponding interfaces across the departments. Furthermore, you will work with all design teams to select and integrate sensor components, define operative procedures, and test the equipment before and after the integration into Spectrum.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Be the focal point for all instrumentation on Spectrum
• Support all design teams in the selection and qualification of sensors
• Support the assembly, integration and testing teams in the definition of operative procedures
• Establish design and operative standards for flight instrumentation
• Perform qualitative and quantitative checks on the sensors on-board the vehicle.
• Propose alternatives and assist the design teams in the selection process
• Estimate and calculate errors resulting from the measurement chain in the corresponding systems.
• Perform hands‑on assembly and testing of instrumentation
• Own and maintain the flight instrumentation list across the vehicle
• Align with the design teams and periodically update the list and sensor configuration files.
• Ensure all change requests are incorporated into the list between flights
• Conduct instrumentation reviews and improve the already existing selected equipment
• Perform functional and environmental qualification of the selected sensors.
• Assist with the integration of flight sensors to the Flight Test Instrumentation system.

Qualification Checklist

• BSc/MSc in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Strong hands‑on experience with assembly and calibration of sensor systems
• Extensive experience with mechanical and thermal system characterization using accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, RTDs, etc.
• Knowledge in handling typical sensors (microphones, rotation sensors, switches, position sensors, gas detectors, and more)
• Extensive experience in the selection and usage of pressure transducers (absolute, gauge, differential, and more)
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Experience with error calculations of measurement chains and data evaluation
• Clean, organized, and structured way of work
• Basic knowledge in Python, C++, or similar

Bonus Skills

• PCB design and debugging with common electrical/electronic equipment
• Basic understanding of common systems within the aerospace industry (communication protocols, Radio Frequency, solenoids, aerodynamic/structural loads, lithium‑ion batteries, etc.)
• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our 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 our 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 our team

Equal Opportunity

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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