System Development Engineer for Measurement and Control Systems | Systementwicklungsingenieurin (m/w/d) für Mess- und Steuerungssysteme

Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH

Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Jul 16, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a System Development Engineer specializing in measurement and control systems for scientific facilities and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle development of electronic measurement, control, and regulation systems, including programming for control and data acquisition of experimental procedures. A key aspect of the role involves smart system development with a focus on maintainability and remote control capabilities. The position requires independent project organization, from client interaction and component selection to programming and GUI creation. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in technical informatics, electrical engineering, or automation technology, coupled with hands-on experience in various programming languages and Linux systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and analytically-minded professional to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in a dynamic, international environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Technical Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in developing electronic measurement, control, and regulation systems
  • Experience in programming for control and data acquisition of experimental procedures
  • Experience with smart system development focusing on maintainability and remote control
  • Experience in independent project organization, including client contact, component selection, programming, and GUI creation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Initial fixed-term contract for two years. Position is full-time (39 hours/week) but can be split. Must be eligible to work in Germany.