Automation/Electrical Engineer — HiL Test Platform Development Verified today

The Role

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed to be refuelled in orbit and carry cargo and potentially humans. We are seeking an Automation/Electrical Engineer to join our HiL/EGSE Engineering Team in Munich. You will design, develop, and integrate complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms that verify and validate avionics and electrical subsystems.

These platforms comprise hundreds of electrical and electronic components (both commercial off-the-shelf and custom-made) and must meet CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and safety of critical aerospace systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the compliant design of electrical schematics for power and signal circuits
• Define and implement safety devices, protection mechanisms, and power management solutions
• Own the overall electrical design of the HiL test laboratory
• Develop and support electrical setups for component and subsystem testing, from simple rigs to highly integrated systems
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CE marking, and electrical safety regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, simulation, mechanical, avionics) throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate in technical reviews, support documentation, and ensure requirements traceability
• Occasionally travel abroad to support customers, suppliers, or company affiliates

Your Team Will Manage

• Architecture of HiL electrical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Selection, specification, and integration of electrical components and interfaces for test platforms
• Make-or-buy analysis, supplier management, and procurement coordination
• Integration of real-time simulation environments and electrical interfaces (power supplies, loads, relays, sensors, signal conditioning)
• Risk assessments and FMEAs related to electrical design
• Continuous improvement to increase safety, efficiency, and modularity of test platforms

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Automation Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, circuit protection, and signal integrity
• Solid knowledge of industry standards and regulations (IEC/EN standards, Machinery Directive, CE marking)
• Experience with electrical CAD tools (EPLAN, Zuken, or equivalent) for schematic design and documentation
• Knowledge of electronic circuit design (analog and digital) is a plus
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation is highly desirable
• Familiarity with HiL testing, test bench architecture, or EGSE systems is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and pragmatic, cost-conscious design mindset
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus

Why Join Us

• We make decisions fast while keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We are transparent about risks and obstacles so we can collaborate to overcome them
• We are democratising space through an exceptional and rare opportunity