Senior Electronics Engineer – Space (Berlin)Our client, a fast-growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer (7+ years' experience) to lead the electrical development of an advanced space-based LiDAR payload at their Berlin office.The role supports a European space agency-funded mission focused on next‑generation spaceborne LiDAR systems . You will work with multidisciplinary teams in Europe and the US to adapt heritage Earth‑observation LiDAR designs for beyond-LEO and deep‑space environments , with ownership of the payload's electrical, power, data, and avionics systems and their interfaces to the spacecraft bus.This is a full lifecycle position covering concept, design, AIT, qualification, and flight implementation , working closely with laser, software, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering teams.ResponsibilitiesLead electrical, data, power, and avionics development for a space LiDAR payloadAdapt existing LEO LiDAR electrical designs for non-LEO missionsDesign FPGA‑based systems and associated peripherals (memory, ADC/DAC, transceivers)Develop payload and LiDAR timing systems (laser/camera synchronisation and UTC)Design power regulation and distribution architecturesSupport flatsat and flight hardware build, test, and space qualificationIdentify and mitigate electrical and radiation‑related design risksProduce requirements, test plans/reports, and design review material (PDR, CDR, etc.)QualificationsBSc in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)Experience with space hardware electrical design and qualification campaignsStrong background in power and data systemsExperience with spacecraft C&DH, high‑speed signalling, power electronics, EMC/EMI, and groundingAbility to translate system requirements into robust electrical designsPreferred: Experience with LiDAR, lasers, sensors, PCB/CCA design, and radiation analysis.#J-18808-Ljbffr