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Deep Space RCS Development Engineer
2020-07-28 11:11:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a candidate to investigate, develop, test, qualify and initialise manufacture of a lowcost deepspace reaction control actuation subsystem. You will be an instrumental member of an exciting new team building out a full avionics stack product specifically designed for the needs of small spacecraft operating throughout the inner Solar System. The operation is new, based in Luxembourg as a spinoff of Deep Space Industries and Bradford Space Netherlands. Our team here will be kept small 10 people and will focus on the single objective of building a reliable, performing, and massoptimised flight avionics system for upcoming deepspace smallsats and landers. You would conduct a feasibility study in to, then lead development and qualification of, a novel COTS system to enable thrusterbased attitude control in environments where traditional magnetic torqueing is not possible. The operation will blend of the responsible, highquality engineering practices of traditional aerospace engineering while implementing the rapid iterative development methods and dynamic workplace culture of a NewSpace style startup. Essential skills A background in propulsion or propellant management engineering Strong knowledge of attitude control systems, particularly reaction thrustbased ones Practical experience fluidic systems design, assembly, and hardware testing Proficient English language skills A willingness and ability to take ownership of a product from concept to delivery Strongly valued Familiarity with existing spacecraft attitude control systems and typical topologies Working knowledge of commercially available, small scale fluid components valves etc. Understanding of the space environment and its effects Understanding of space hardware quality standards and the qualification process Experience with monopropellants hot and cold Working knowledge of electronics and fluidic components driver circuits Competences in spacecraft attitude control systems, pointing budgets, sensors or algorithms Buildfortest design, and hardware test campaign development execution Buildformanufacture design experience Ability to build and modify fluid management systems Practical experience running test campaigns TVAC, vibration, radiation etc Relevant CAD experience for mechanical design Solidworks, NX etc A love of bulletpoint lists Key responsibilities Investigate, design, optimise, test and qualify a spacecraft reaction control system for deep space missions Contribute to overall avionics product design and ensure subsystem interoperability Develop and deploy automated test methods and equipment Setup manufacturing processes and procedures Deliver to manufacturing stage, a performing product Setup and manage a development workshop and needed tooling What we can offer in return We offer you the chance to develop a completely new type of reaction control system that will help enable a new class of deepspace missions. An opportunity to be a key part of exciting missions to the Moon and beyond launching in the near future. You would take on an influential role in a new, revenuegenerating company, with a mandate to focus on technical design and implementation on an aggressive development schedule featuring rapid hardware iterations. The position is in Luxembourg, a beautiful, cosmopolitan and welcoming country at the heart of Europe, and carries a competitive salary and performancelinked benefits. Other details Duty station Belval Luxembourg, with occasional travel needed We would usually expect candidates to have 510 years experience in relevant fields. The role is open to candidates of any age, gender, orientation, that have or can get work authorization within the EU.
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