Electronics Engineer
Dawn AerospaceChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Dawn Aerospace is a multinational aerospace company headquartered in the Netherlands with operations in New Zealand, France, and the United States. The company develops and operates a fleet of suborbital spaceplanes, notably the Aurora, which achieves 100 km altitude and can fly more than 60 missions per year, breaking the sound barrier in 2024. In addition, Dawn supplies turnkey green propulsion systems for nanosatellites and small satellites, using a unique nitrous‑oxide/propylene combination that outperforms traditional hydrazine. Their LOOP program is advancing in‑space refueling, positioning Dawn as a leader in sustainable space access and satellite servicing.
Job Description
As an Electronics Engineer, you will support the design, qualification, and production of high-reliability electronics for space propulsion systems, working across design, testing, and manufacturing in close collaboration with systems, mechanical, and production teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering, or demonstration of equivalent ability
- 1–3+ years' experience designing, building, or testing electronics hardware
- Strong PCB schematic and layout design ability using KiCAD, Altium or similar.
- Practical experience using laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads)
- Familiarity with Python for basic testing or analysis
- Experience with version control (Git or similar)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical topics clearly
