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# Automation/Electrical Engineer - HiL Test Platform Development

- **Company:** The Exploration Company
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Zuken, Real Time Simulation, Signal Integrity, Eplan
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.space-careers.com/job_display/294088/Automation_Electrical_Engineer_HiL_Test_Platform_Development_The_Exploration_Company_Munich_Germany

## About the Role

* 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 (e.g., IEC/EN standards, Machinery Directive, CE marking);
 * Experience using electrical CAD tools (e.g., EPLAN, Zuken, or equivalent) for schematic design and documentation;
 * Knowledge of electronic circuit design (analog and digital) is a plus;
 * Experience working 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 a pragmatic, cost-conscious design mindset;
 * Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.

## Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Automation/Electrical Engineer to join our HiL/EGSE Engineering Team in Munich. You will contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms, supporting the verification and validation of avionics and electrical subsystems., In your role as an Automation/Electrical Engineer for HiL Platform Development, you will be responsible for the following:

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

You and your team will be in charge of:

 * Defining the architecture of HiL electrical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability;
 * Selecting, specifying, and integrating electrical components and interfaces for the test platforms;
 * Performing make-or-buy analysis, managing suppliers and coordinating with procurement;
 * Supporting the integration of real-time simulation environments and electrical interfaces (e.g., power supplies, loads, relays, sensors, signal conditioning);
 * Contributing to risk assessments and FMEAs related to electrical design;
 * Driving continuous improvement to increase the safety, efficiency, and modularity of test platforms.


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