Electronics Engineer (f/m/d) Full-time NEW

Electronics Engineer (f/m/d)

Scientist Göttingen Astronomy & Astrophysics

Job Code: Sonne: Engineer-Staub-06/2026

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Göttingen is one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of solar physics and planetary research, with approximately 300 employees. The interdisciplinary research focus lies in the investigation of the development, diversity, and dynamics of planets, moons, small bodies, the sun, and solar-like stars. MPS develops and operates scientific instruments for current and future space missions (e.g., ESA, NASA) and conducts cosmochemical laboratory investigations of meteorites as well as numerical modeling on state-of-the-art supercomputers.

For the development of the Photospheric Magnetic field Imager PMI for the ESA's VIGIL mission, the institute is looking for an Electronics Engineer (f/m/d).

Your Tasks

As an electronics engineer, you will work as part of a team on electronics hardware developed for a scientific space instrument in collaboration with the project team and international external partners.

Your Qualification

• a university degree in the areas of electronics or related fields
• a good knowledge of analogue and digital circuit technology
• the ability to develop analogue and digital microelectronics hardware independently
• knowledge of common programming tools (Python, etc.)
• a good command of English
• a strong physical and technical understanding
• a structured way of working and be able to track and document your work
• the willingness to participate in international business trips
• the willingness to work in clean rooms and to comply with the required regulations

Advantageous Would Be Experience With / Knowledge Of

• the development of analogue and digital electronics from design to test and operation
• high reliability electronics following MIL or ESA Standards
• experience with sensitive opto-electro-mechanical assemblies
• knowledge about the design of FPGAs

Additional Information

• The full-time position is to be filled as soon as possible and is limited to 2 years, with the possibility of extension
• The position is rated in accordance with public service act (TVöD Bund) as EG 13
• The social benefits correspond to the regulations for the public service (federal government)
• Application deadline is July 31, 2026

We offer you a varied and interesting range of tasks in an international scientific working environment, as well as opportunities for professional development. In addition, we offer you opportunities to reconcile work and family life as well as health promotion programmes.

We look forward to receiving your informative application documents (cover letter, CV, references, certificates). Please submit these via our application portal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact K. Heerlein (heerlein@mps.mpg.de).