MAIT Electrical Engineer

We are
an international company representing world-class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

About the role

Would you like to become part of a team that brings satellites to life through precision engineering and cutting-edge technology? Join us in shaping the next generation of space technology.

We develop advanced, mission-critical technologies for the aerospace and defence sector – solutions that help protect people on land, at sea, and in the air. To support our continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to play a key role in shaping the systems that enhance global security.

Your role in our team

As our new MAIT Electrical Engineer, you will support the manufacturing, integration, and maintenance of Power Satellite Test Systems (EGSE, SCOE, CCS) and related power hardware. Your work combines precision craftsmanship with technical problem-solving, ensuring reliable, high-quality electrical systems for satellite and space applications.

You will join a skilled international and highly innovative team of engineers and technicians developing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for satellite and flight hardware testing. The team values hands-on collaboration, precision, and continuous learning.

During onboarding at Terma, you will receive thorough training in our systems and processes, with a strong focus on building new competencies and enhancing existing ones. You will work alongside highly motivated colleagues from diverse skill areas, contributing directly to the development and testing of satellite mission equipment.

How you will make a meaningful contribution
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your key responsibilities:

• Assembling, testing, and inspecting electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, harnesses, enclosures, and system-level hardware
• Performing device assembly and system/rack integration according to design documentation
• Implementing circuit workarounds and rework to support ongoing prototyping activities
• Maintaining the inventory database for hardware units and ensuring configuration traceability
• Supporting quality inspections and participating in root cause investigations as needed
• Ensuring ESD-safe practices and proper handling of hardware
• Complying with IPC certification standards

Bring your world class expertise into play

The ideal candidate is a motivated and detailed-oriented personality who takes pride in high-quality technical work. You thrive in hands-on environments with cross-disciplinary collaboration and bring a structured, self-driven mindset. Moreover, you show initiative, precision, and accountability, and you value teamwork, continuous learning, and quality in everything you do.

Required Expertise:

• A technical degree or apprenticeship in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electromechanics; a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field as well as an IPC certification e. g. IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 are an advantage, but not a requirement
• Experience in electronics assembly, integration, maintenance, and hardware modification/repair – including soldering, wire jumps, trace cuts, and component replacement – ideally within aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
• Proficient in using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies; able to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings, and to build complete systems based on documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of adaptability and an interest in continuous improvement
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style combined with strong communication skills, enabling effective cooperation toward shared goals
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal: German skills – or the willingness to learn – are an advantage

Beyond a role – what we offer

At Terma, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health. Our benefits at a glance:

• A career with purpose in a growing high-tech, impact-driven industrial company with challenging projects and long-term stability
• Excellent workplace atmosphere in a multicultural, dynamic and inspiring team
• Structured onboarding and buddy program, along with ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours model (flextime, up to 40% remote work possible, additional days off)
• Diverse benefits such as subsidized on-site restaurant, fruit basket, free beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate), discount vouchers, health initiatives, financial contributions toward selected personal and health-related expenses, employer-sponsored pension plan as well as team events and company celebrations
• Good public transport connections and on-site parking options

This position comes with a salary starting at € 3,348.62 per month (for 38.5 hrs/week) – which exceeds the minimum salary according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry – with the possibility of higher pay according to your experience and qualifications.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.

To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via
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