We have currently 2 open positions:

1. Project Lead Engineer

Needs at least 3 years of post-graduate experience. Hands-on knowledge of electronic hardware design is required, plus the demonstrated ability to carry responsibility for a project. Existing contacts to space agencies (DLR, ESA, NASA) are beneficial. A broad technical expertise is as important as an enthousiastic attitude towards technical excellence. Good knowledge of physics and LASER technology or optics is beneficial. In addition, you should fulfill all of the requirements for the Electronics Design Engineer below.

2. Electronics Design Engineer

Outstanding young graduates will be considered, experience is welcome - more below.

About us...

vH&S is an independent R&D company (SME/KMU status) with approx. 20 employees, located in Schwetzingen near Heidelberg. Since more than 35 years our business consists of: scientific space and rocket-borne systems, robotic systems for planetary exploration, medical analytical systems, custom sensor systems, and developments for science and industry in general.

Our main activities are the broad range of concept finding, theoretical and experimental studies, system architecture, detailed design and development, fabrication, and qualification of scientific space instruments for applications in extraterrestrial missions. Our rocket-borne instruments are used for exploration of the higher atmosphere.

Our products are known for their high precision, quality, and longevity in harsh environments. Our projects typically involve international cooperations with partners from ESA, NASA, research institutes and industry.

About You...

You are best suited for the broad range of design activities awaiting you, if you have excellent theoretical and practical design knowledge in mixed precision analog and digital electronics (particularly miniaturized high-speed, low-noise, and low-power systems), CCD control and signal processing, ADCs, custom high-voltage and DC/DC converters, including mixed circuit simulations.

Knowledge in FPGA design (Verilog, VHDL, embedded processors) would be beneficial, as well as in sensor and laser technology, mechatronics, algorithms and operational software, reliability analysis, and high-rel parts procurement.

You are our ideal candidate, if you have a degree (Master, PhD) in electronics engineering, topped by a great general interest in technology and physics (you might have already tested this by practical work during your study, or one of your hobbies; you are welcome to describe these projects in your application). You should be highly motivated and flexible, also be willing to take over organizational tasks.

How to apply

If you are interested in our company and consider joining our team, you are invited to send your complete application with CV and certificates in paper form to our company address, or by e-mail to:

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The application may be submitted in German or English, in PDF (.pdf) format. Please do not send Word-files (.doc). Any application containing executable files (.exe) is discarded without further notice.

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Job Interview

If we consider your application positive, we will invite you to a job interview in our company, which shall take approximately 1 to 2 hours.