Electronics Engineer | Electronical Engineer (m/w/d)

ELAC SONAR GmbH

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Mar 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of hardware for electroacoustic devices and systems, specifically for hardened marine and defense applications. Your daily responsibilities include developing analog and digital circuits, creating layouts using ECAD tools, and programming low-level firmware in C, Assembler, and VisualDSP on DSP and microcontroller platforms. You will be tasked with modeling system and software architectures in UML, commissioning prototypes, and conducting rigorous debugging and verification tests. This role requires a high degree of coordination with interdisciplinary teams and external suppliers to ensure technical specifications meet customer requirements. The position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, 35-hour work week under the metal and electrical industry collective agreement, and the flexibility of up to 60% mobile work. You will work in a family-like atmosphere with flat hierarchies while contributing to complex, high-stakes international defense projects.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (University or University of Applied Sciences) in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in hardware development and low-level programming is preferred
  • Practical experience with ECAD tools and the creation of PCB layouts
  • Experience in developing electronics for marine or defense systems is beneficial
  • Proven experience in coordinating complex technical tasks across departments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role requires the ability to work in marine and defense sectors, which may involve specific security considerations. Mobile work is possible up to 60% of the time. Location is in Germany (Kiel area based on company name).