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Senior Functional Safety Engineer (DO-254)

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StageNot listed in company directoryStandardsDO-254 · ARP4754 · ARP4761IndustryAutomotiveSenioritySeniorRegionMunich HQWork modeRemoteSource year2026Role familyHardware safetyEmployerNot in the directoryToolsSimulink · MATLABLanguagesEnglish · German
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Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in HV electrical design, preferably in aerospace or automotive battery systems, or other safety-critical industries.
  • Proven experience in the electrical design of HV battery packs, power distribution units, or junction boxes.
  • Strong understanding of HV DC distribution and protection, including contactors, fuses, pyrofuses, precharge circuits, insulation monitoring, HV interlock, and fault coordination.
  • Experience designing busbars and cell interconnections, including current-carrying capacity, thermal derating, and short-circuit withstand.
  • Experience with insulation coordination, creepage and clearance, and partial discharge, ideally for equipment operating at altitude.
  • Proficiency with electrical modeling and analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Electrical, PLECS, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent.
  • Experience with grounding, bonding, shielding, and EMC design.
  • Experience writing requirements and test requirements, and correlating analysis results with test data.
  • Experience with safety analyses such as , FTA, and FHA is desirable.
  • Experience with electronics or PCB design, including flex PCBs, is beneficial.
  • Working proficiency with 3D CAD, such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX, is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with CS-23, DO-160, DO-311A, DO-254, ARP4754A/B, ARP4761/4761A, and IEC 60664-1 is beneficial.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. German is a plus.
  • Passionate about aviation and the electrification of flight.
  • Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
  • We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
  • Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
  • Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
  • Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
  • Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
  • Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.
  • Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.

The organization was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.

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Standards

  • DO-254 Design Assurance for Airborne Electronic Hardware
  • ARP4754 Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
  • ARP4761 Safety Assessment of Civil Airborne Systems

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