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Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer (m/f/d) - Space Systems

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the development of high-reliability electronic systems
  • Experience in electronics architecture and hardware development within regulated or mission-critical environments
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical lead for the development of complex Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) solutions
  • Manage and technically steer external hardware development partners, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications
  • Evaluate technical proposals from suppliers and support technical bid and supplier selection activities
  • Contribute expertise to customer proposals and new business opportunities

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Decision Making
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

About the company

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THE CT ENGINEERING GROUP

  • Engineering Services
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
CT is an international engineering company eager to help its clients succeed in their technological projects. From product design engineering to manufacturing engineering, after-sales engineering support and R&D projects, we operate in the aeronautic, space, marine, automotive, railway, energy, industrial plants and architecture sectors. Every day, our engineers work side by side with customers in all engineering activities across the product lifecycle. Each one of them thrives to understand client needs and provide solutions, while maintaining an easy and enjoyable customer experience. CT’s success is driven by more than 2,000 talented employees based in nine countries, spanning three continents. At CT, we enjoy helping clients achieve their goals, and we see barriers as opportunities. We are engineers that love engineering challenges.

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Job description

CT  is a European-based international engineering company with a clear mission: to provide innovative and technological solutions that help our customers become more efficient and competitive. We operate in aviation & aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, rail, and industrial plants, with a strong focus on renewable energy, electrical engineering, and architecture. Our 2,000 engineers support clients at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to technical support.

For the location at Lake Constance, we are looking for aMechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) System Engineer (m/f/d) - Space System

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced drive electronics used in critical space mechanisms throughout the entire product lifecycle, from proposal and concept phases through development, qualification, and final delivery. You will collaborate with international customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams in a highly technical and innovative environment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex developments and provides a potential pathway toward technical leadership and product ownership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical lead for the development of complex Mechanism Drive Electronics (MDE) solutions.
  • Manage and technically steer external hardware development partners, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
  • Derive, define, and maintain system requirements and detailed technical specifications.
  • Evaluate technical proposals from suppliers and support technical bid and supplier selection activities.
  • Contribute expertise to customer proposals and new business opportunities.
  • Support the definition and advancement of technology roadmaps for future generations of electronic products.
  • Work across multiple space projects simultaneously, providing technical support throughout various development phases.
  • Participate in laboratory-based development, integration, and testing activities.
  • Drive technical decision-making and support the evolution of MDE products and architectures.


Voraussetzungen

Your Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the development of high-reliability electronic systems.
  • Experience in electronics architecture and hardware development within regulated or mission-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of electronics development processes, requirements engineering, and technical documentation.
  • Experience managing technical interfaces with suppliers, subcontractors, or external development partners.
  • Familiarity with design reviews and engineering verification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with drive electronics, motor control systems, or precision motion-control applications.
  • Knowledge of space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Experience with European or military engineering standards.
  • Working knowledge of VHDL and FPGA-based developments.
  • Understanding of stepper motor and Brushless DC (BLDC) motor control architectures.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as CAN Bus, SpaceWire, or MIL-based interfaces.
  • Knowledge of position sensing technologies, feedback systems, and closed-loop control concepts.
  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation activities.
  • German language skills are considered a plus.


Vorteile

  • We have flat hierarchies and are always open to your new suggestions and impulses
  • We are an international, open-minded team that will welcome and support you warmly.
  • We offer flexible working hours within a 40 hour week as well as the option to work from home.
  • We offer you a fair, performance-related salary as well as an extended benefit that you can use, for fuel vouchers, company pension scheme or for the purchase of a new smartphone.
  • We grant you 30 days of recreational leave per year
  • We support our employees with individual training opportunities
  • We regularly organize company events

If we were able to inspire you, then we look forward to receiving your application documents online.

For a first trustful contact dont hesitate to contact Ms. Sandra Brod +49 151 / 221 075 95

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