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Avionics Electronics Engineer Space Laser Communications
2018-07-04 02:26:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES We are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for space laser communications. We are looking for an innovative, ambitious and experienced 15 years talent with a strong background in a junior Avionics Electronics Engineer and technical leadership to drive this forward and augment our rapidly growing team. We are a small company who like to do big impactful things and we are seeking someone who shares that mindset. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in the area of design, development and test of integrated avionics to support the testing of our airborne payloads. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Design and development and operation of avionics subsystems for an unmanned aerial platform to meet requirements and meet local regulations. Design and development of ground station equipment power, mission planning, TCTM interfaces to enable safe and reliable operation of airborne platform. Research and select components, interface and managing subcontractors and suppliers as required. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role. However this is less preferred as we invest in our staff to grow as we grow. REQUIREMENTS Required skillsexperience Experience using and modifying COTS autopilot systems for aircraft. Experience with high precision attitude sensors GNSSINS sensors etc. Programming experience in MATLAB, C, Python, other. Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience of control systems, navigation systems, Solidworks, mechanics of flight, composites material, flow modelling, structural design, fast prototyping, and broader aerospace. Development of engineering user interfaces for testprototyping. Experience operating unmanned aerial vehicles and operating ground station equipment. Familiar with routing harness design through complex 3D models. FURTHER DETAILS Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. HOW TO APPLY To apply please visit httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr. For questions please write to applications at archangel dot works. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached. We dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Recruitment Agencies Please
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