Senior High-Voltage Airborne Electronics Engineer – Power Distribution & Protection (all genders)

• Design and develop power electronics hardware including power distribution & protection units, solid-state power controllers and DC-DC converters.
• Capture requirements and manage them systematically in a traceable way.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs for power electronic systems.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and design optimization (thermal, EMI/EMC, efficiency, reliability).
• Select and qualify power components such as Power MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC/GaN devices, magnetics, and passive components.
• Lead prototype build, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, ISO, etc.).
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams.
• Support production ramp-up, manufacturing test development, and field issue resolution.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and design reviews.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• More than 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong background in power electronics theory and practical hardware design.
• Experience with electrical protection, power semiconductors, converter topologies and control methods.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer (preferred), OrCAD, or KiCad.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, power analysers, electronic loads).
• Solid understanding of electronics packaging, thermal management, EMI/EMC, and safety design.
• Ability to debug complex hardware issues independently.
• Experience with wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC,GaN).
• Familiarity with simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Knowledge of high-voltage and high-power systems.
• Experience with testing hardware under high-voltage (>800V).
• Experience with DO-254 process.
• Experience with aerospace & defence standards (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704).
• A valid (car) driving licence is preferred for occasional travel between our locations.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

• 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.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• 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.
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
• 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.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

VÆRIDION 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.

Compensation: €80K – €100K

• • €80K – €100K

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Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation