Electronics Engineer for Satellite Instrumentation | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their team in Garching, near Munich. This role is crucial for the NewAthena ESA mission, specifically for the Wide Field Imager (WFI) instrument, which utilizes unique Silicon-DEPFET technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commissioning and extensive testing of complex analog and digital electronic modules, including FPGA-based control electronics. Key responsibilities include defining and documenting test requirements, developing test setups, creating VHDL test blocks, and optimizing existing VHDL designs. The position offers a challenging and autonomous role within a dynamic and international research environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on cutting-edge satellite instrumentation.