Test/Electrical Engineer for Space Instrumentation (ESA JUICE/NIM)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the development, testing, and operation of NIM, including:

• Supporting calibration and testing of the instrument under various operational conditions
• Assisting in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware and system issues
• Contributing to the characterization and optimization of critical components and subsystems
• Participating in the development and validation of operation and software tools
• Helping investigate inflight issues and support related analysis
• Maintaining and improving technical documentation, including design and operations manuals
• Managing inventory and procurement activities for hardware

Requirements

• A higher education degree (ETH, Uni, FH) in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and electronic diagnostics
• Proficiency in coding in Python and/or C++ or similar
• A motivated, hands-on, and collaborative approach to problem-solving (team player)
• Proficient written English skills required; basic knowledge of German is desirable.

We offer

• A dynamic and collaborative environment at one of Europe's leading space research institutes
• Involvement in a high-profile international mission (ESA's JUICE mission)
• Opportunities to grow technical and scientific expertise in a cutting-edge laboratory
• Highly interdisciplinary work environment (including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering)
• Flexible working arrangements and support for professional development
• Employment conditions in accordance with cantonal and university regulations

Duration of employment: one year with possibility of extension.

Application

Please send your CV (in months/years), a cover letter and relevant diplomas in one pdf document to Tina Rothenbühler: tina.rothenbuehler@unibe.ch
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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