Avionics System Integration and Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of Avionics System Integration and Design Engineer (m/f/d) .

Join our dynamic and fast-growing startup and be part of our exciting journey to revolutionize space transportation and hypersonics. We are a passionate team dedicated to pushing boundaries, fostering innovation, and creating impactful solutions that make a difference.

Depending on the area of responsibility, professional experience and specialist background, the gross annual salary ranges from EUR 60.000,00 to EUR 100.000,00. The exact remuneration will be determined during the application process.

Your mission

• Supporting the design, analysis and sizing of avionics subsystem in UAV
• Supporting all stages from project design to commissioning and flight testing
• Requirement definition down to component Level
• Design and assembly of test equipment and procedures

Your profile

• Successfully completed aerospace or electrical engineering degree (M.Sc., M.Eng., B.Sc., B.Eng.)
• Basic knowledge of bus communication protocols (CAN, RS485, ARINC)
• Experience in aerospace related projects advantageous
• Work experience in a start-up environment is an advantage
• Hands on approach for rapid development and testing
• Proactive thinking, high level of motivation, flexibility, and team-working skills
• Proficiency in both German and English
• Successfully completed vocational training (e.g. (aircraft) electronics technician or similar)
• Background knowledge about avionics design standards in aerospace (ECSS, DO254…)
• Experience in ECAD software (KiCad)
• Programming skills (Python, C/C++, JavaScript)
• Practical experience in design of electrical systems

What we offer

• Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
• Being part of an international, highly motivated team
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Flexible working hours
• Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
• Take benefit of attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

About us

Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. We combine unprecedented cost efficiency with unique flexibility and safety, enabling breakthrough advances in both space transportation and hypersonic flight. This vision is currently pursued by over 115employees every day.

At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration , so we generally do not offer home office . Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.