Electronics Engineer

The Mission
OroraTech is developing a constellation of nano- and micro-satellites with thermal infrared cameras for automated wildfire detection, severe weather warnings, and many other applications. After launching several prototypes, we are currently orbiting the first constellation of 8 satellites in space, while developing an improved satellite platform to be launched in early 2026.

We are seeking talented engineers to support us with the development, design and testing of our satellite systems. They will be joining a very motivated and highly enthusiastic team of experts in the fields of mechanical, optics, electronics, spacecraft, and software engineering.

What You'll Be Doing
As an Electronics Engineer you will:

• Take responsibility for the electronics within individual projects, such as developing a new satellite subsystem, an experimental payload system, a new camera backend, or even an entire satellite, depending on your experience.
• Design electronics hardware for upcoming satellite missions, ground support, and testing.
• Be involved in all aspects of PCB design, from initial concept to schematic capture, mixed-signal PCB layout, production drawing generation, and manufacturing orders.
• Perform hands-on inspections, debugging, and board bring-up of newly assembled PCBs.
• Assist with the assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, from the system level down to individual circuits.
• Establish and maintain contacts with manufacturing houses.

Relevant Skills

• At least 2 years working experience in the industry
• Preferred if relevant experience is within the field of aerospace
• Preferred 5 years of experience
• Practical experience (acquired at prior jobs, internships, university projects, etc.) in:
• Electronics design with Altium Designer or similar software.
• Programming and scripting: RaspberryPi, Arduino, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Using lab equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, hand soldering & reflow.
• Hands-on work (tell us about your side-projects)
• Optional: Experience in Embedded/FPGA Systems
• Well organized and communicative
• You are good in recognizing timeline, monetary or design related risks and communicate them early and effectively.
• You know how to reliably work with a task or ticketing project-management system like wrike.
• You find effective ways documenting your work and telling others about it using software like slack and confluence.
• Basic Linux/Unix knowledge (SSH and shell usage)
• Motivation to tackle a wide variety of challenges – looking beyond your job description.
• Fluent English skills (C1)

Our Benefits

• Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
• Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company bike via JobRad
• Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
• Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)

We Offer
At OroraTech, you can expect a down-to-earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, and open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.

• You have the opportunity to become part of our firefighting mission from space and deliver the tools to better cope with natural disasters and mitigate climate change - could a job be any cooler?
• You will be responsible for your own project(s), time management, and budget.
• You will gain insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models.
• We offer a wide variety of benefits including drinks, snacks and sports.
• There is the opportunity to become part of our virtual employee stock option program (VSOP) for all permanent employees.
• You will always have a great story to tell at parties

If you apply: We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.