Functional Avionics Engineer

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– Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)

– Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites

– Launch vehicles

– Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream

– Interplanetary exploration and navigation

– Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)

– System and mission design

The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

1. DVF design/implementation/validation
2. Support to AOCS test campaign in DVF
3. Support to procurement of Harness, HW related to AOCS Subsystem
4. Analysis and documentation to support avionics architecture definition
5. Support to AIT activities

The activities involved may include:

1. Specification and validation AOCS subsystem solutions
2. Analysis and trade-off of hardware solutions
3. Interface with the overall system team

Education:

A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.g., Physics, Maths)

Professional Experience:

Functional Avionics engineer or AIT with 2-5 years’ experience and demonstrated solid technical background in the Aerospace Sector. The position will be tailored to the level of experience and additional industrial experience would be viewed very positively.

Technical Requirements:

The following capabilities are required for the position:

• Familiar with V&V campaigns with Earth Observation satellites and/or launchers.
• Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace sector especially on Functional avionics (experience in ESA/European programmes is welcome).
• Capacity to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems.
• Familiar with PIL/HIL test campaign.
• Familiar with PUS concept and to work under ECSS schemes.
• Familiar with EGSE and test environments in C/D satellite project phases.
• C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, AOCS.
• Some experience in HW AIT/AIV (or in general “like to play with HW”), in V&V cycle, and knowledge of Real Time Environment (e.g. dSpace, Speedgoat, etc.) are a plus.

Language Skills:

High level of English, spoken and written.

Personal Skills:

• High motivation to learn about complex Engineering Systems.
• Capability to integrate in and work with a team from different geographical locations.
• Capability to solve complex problems.
• Initiative, autonomy, and self-development.
• Team player.

Please, enclose motivation letter to the application.