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From circuit boards to code to the business behind them. Explore the roles published by German Orbital Systems.
HARDWARE ENGINEERINGHardware EngineerSpace SystemsBerlin, GermanyTake satellite electronics from the first prototype through manufacture and verification.
Develop and test satellite subsystems. The role begins with existing technical solutions and electrical testing for upcoming missions, with responsibilities growing as new projects arrive.
Your work
- Design and prototype subsystems, capture schematics, bring up prototypes, debug hardware, track issues and verify functionality.
- Develop, maintain and improve electrical designs.
- Discuss engineering projects and products with customers and colleagues.
- Coordinate installation, manufacture, construction, maintenance, documentation, support and testing against specifications, codes and customer requirements.
- Produce reports and compile electrical-engineering project data.
- Specify purchases of electrical equipment and materials, and maintain equipment.
- Manage engineering projects and their delivery schedules.
What the role offers
- Work in Berlin, with flexible and remote-office opportunities.
- Participate in launch campaigns.
- Office snacks and drinks, pub trivia and an additional day off on 12 April.
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, aerospace, mathematics or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years in hardware development.
- At least 2 years taking analogue, digital or mixed-signal circuit boards from concept to production.
- Practical experience with design and calculation software, including Altium Designer.
- A detailed understanding of electrical manufacturing and hands-on PCB troubleshooting.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude.
Also valued
- Experience with sensitive, high-value electronics and cleanroom practice.
- Demonstrated electrical-engineering expertise and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a master’s degree is an advantage.
- Soldering skills.
EMBEDDED SOFTWAREEmbedded Software DeveloperC / C++Berlin, GermanyWrite the software that connects spacecraft hardware with the mission it is built to serve.
Develop embedded software and onboard processing for spacecraft and ground systems.
Your work
- Contribute to embedded-system design and implementation, including spacecraft onboard processing.
- Write structured bare-metal software for satellite and ground-segment applications.
- Maintain and improve existing software and embedded-target build, deployment and upgrade processes.
What the role offers
- Work in Berlin, with flexible and remote-office opportunities.
- Participate in launch campaigns.
- Office snacks and drinks, pub trivia and an additional day off on 12 April.
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years developing embedded software with C, C++ and Python.
- An understanding of embedded-system principles and the ability to contribute to design discussions.
- Strong development, debugging, performance-optimisation and testing skills.
- Practical use of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies.
- The ability to adapt to changing requirements, collaborate effectively and bring a positive team attitude.
Also valued
- Experience handling high-value electronics, including ESD precautions and cleanroom practice.
BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATIONAdministrative AssistantAccountantBerlin, GermanyKeep the people, processes and day-to-day business behind each mission moving.
Support the team through commercial administration, office coordination and bookkeeping.
Your work
- Assist the team with day-to-day commercial tasks.
- Process invoices and orders, and organise office processes.
- Handle office communication and correspondence independently.
- Carry out bookkeeping.
What the role offers
- Work in Berlin with a motivated space team and a dynamic working culture.
- Participate in launch campaigns and choose your work computer.
- Office snacks and drinks, pub trivia and an additional day off on 12 April.
What you bring
- Completed commercial vocational training in office communication (Berufsausbildung), or a comparable qualification.
- Very good spoken and written English and German.
- Previous experience as an assistant or accountant.
- An independent, structured approach, a flexible and positive attitude, and strong teamwork.
Also valued
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Previous accounting experience.
These roles are published on the company’s careers page. Confirm current availability with the team when you apply.
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Send your CV to the team. Tell us which role you are interested in, and what you would bring to it.
Don’t see an exact match? German Orbital Systems also welcomes applications from graduates in aerospace engineering, computer science and electrical engineering.
SEND YOUR CV TOinfo@orbitalsystems.de