About the role

Electronics Engineer focusing on high-performance electronics for secure quantum communication systems in space. Involving design, development, testing, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end hardware development: from system architecture down to board-level implementation and laboratory validation.
Design and implement high-throughput data acquisition and signal-processing electronics, including analog front-ends, precise timing, and high-speed digital interfaces.
Develop and optimize PCB layouts for performance, manufacturability, EMC, and reliability; drive DFM/DFT improvements with suppliers.
Build rapid prototypes and test fixtures to validate requirements and de-risk concepts; plan and execute bring-up, characterization, and verification activities.
Select and qualify space-grade components; plan and lead part qualification campaigns with vendors and test laboratories.
Collaborate closely with optical, FPGA, and software engineers to define clear system requirements and interfaces.
Perform detailed analyses (parts stress, worst-case, FMEA/FMECA) considering radiation, thermal, vibration, and EMC constraints.
Design low-noise analog power supplies and FPGA environments for high-speed, low-noise operation.
Participate in technical reviews and customer meetings; present trade studies, test results, and risk mitigations.

Hands-on experience in PCB design/layout, including stack-up definition, impedance control, length matching, and EMI/EMC design.
Strong laboratory skills: oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and root-cause analysis.
Solid understanding of high-speed DAQ architectures, synchronization, clocking, and data movers to FPGAs or SoCs.
Familiarity with space electronics reliability (radiation effects, derating, thermal design) and ECSS/MIL standards.
Experience with power integrity and analog design for mixed-signal systems.
Clear and confident technical communication in English (specifications, test plans, design reviews).
A collaborative mindset and ownership attitude; comfortable iterating quickly in an interdisciplinary environment.
Nice to have: Experience in FPGA-based control and signal-processing environments.
Nice to have: Exposure to quantum communication, photonics, or optical systems.
Nice to have: Knowledge of radiation-tolerant design practices and part-screening methodologies.
Nice to have: Interest in space qualification and system-level engineering.

Flexible work arrangements in a hybrid model combining remote and onsite collaboration.
Balanced work–life integration for our employees.
Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg.
Great Italian espresso.
Humorous and friendly work atmosphere.