The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen conducts fundamental research in the field of solar system physics. With its approximately 300 staff members, it is one of the leading institutes in the field of solar physics and planetary research. In particular, the institute is involved in numerous international space missions.

For design, building, and testing of a digital electronic device onboard ESA's EnVision mission to Venus the institute is looking for an Electronics / System Engineer (m/f/d).

Your tasks

• Implementation of a digital electronic device under development for space flight
• Planning and execution of test campaigns of electronic devices
• Evaluation of test results and reporting (technical documentation preparation)
• Technical coordination of the implementation of the electronic device

You should have

• High motivation, problem solving attitude, be a continuous learner, and team player
• University degree (Master) in electronic engineering or equivalent
• Experience in space projects (ESA, NASA, etc.)
• Good English knowledge (spoken and written)

Employment conditions

• The full-time position can be filled starting April 1st 2023.
• Employment is initially limited in time until March 31st 2027 with a likely extension
• Remuneration is according to the German public salary scale TVöD-Bund E13, depending on qualification and work experience
• Temporary teleworking can be negotiated
• Social security benefits are in accordance with the public service regulations.

Your application

Please apply with informative documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, training and employers' references (if available). exclusively online via our application portal. We look forward to receiving your online application. Application deadline is March 31, 2023

As a scientific institution, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research offers an attractive international and sophisticated environment with the possibility of implementing one's own ideas and concepts. Moreover, we offer opportunities to reconcile work and family as well as health promotion.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more severely disabled people.
Applications from severely disabled persons are explicitly encouraged.

Exclusively for questions regarding the application please contact : Dr. Andreas Nathues, nathues@mps.mpg.de, +49 551 384 979 433

Do not send applications directly! Such applications will not be considered!