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Senior Systems Engineer
2020-11-06 14:12:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astroscale is seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer at our facility based in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking to make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers mankinds continued use of space as an asset. This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for our missions. Whilst the candidate will primarily work in the UK, they will interact extensively with a larger team in Astroscales Japan Office and may be required to travel to Tokyo as needed in support of Astroscale projects and operations. Responsibilities Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition. Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions. Tradeoff and control platform systems budgets e.g. mass, power, data, fuel. Production of missionlevel test and verification plans. Production of missionlevel FMECA, FTA and FDIR. Performing rapid feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures. Assisting with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation. Maintaining configuration control of systems work and documentation Working with and guiding a multidisciplined team in the delivery of projects. Essential Skills Diploma bachelor or masters degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or other relevant discipline. 5 years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellites. Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification, including experience of leading or planning for project review gates in satellite engineering e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc. Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction. Good knowledge of a range of subsystems engineering teams including GNC AOCS, ADCS, astrodynamics, CDH OBDH, EPS, RCS propulsion, COM communications, software, ground segment operations. Experience in the development of systems engineering documentation working with a Project Manager as needed requirements, CONOPS, review gate materials, test and verification plans procedures, DDVP, ICDs, equipment lists, FMECA FTAs Awareness of the AIT process manufacture, assembly, functional and environmental testing. A basic knowledge in the following areas debris removal, endoflife, inorbit maintenance or servicing. Desired Skills 10 years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellites. An understanding of, or experience in other project matters project management, procurement, bid support, manufacturing. Knowledge of commonly used engineering and modelling packages e.g. ModelSim, Matlab, STK andor coding and scripting languages e.g. Python applied to real world engineering applications. Knowledge of the area around debris removal including licensing, export, regulation, space law. Knowledge of past missions of relevance RemoveDebris, CleanSpace ESA projects e.g. e.DeOrbit, DEOS, ATV, ETS7 Whilst the working language across all Astroscale divisions is English, proficiency in spoken andor written Japanese would be considered an asset. Location Astroscale UK Harwell, with occasional travelling to Astroscale Japan Tokyo About Astroscale Astroscale is a pioneering international space technology company that is solving a global environmental problem to secure longterm spaceflight safety and orbital sustainability for the benefit of future generations. We are one of the few companies in the world proposing to aid in the removal of orbital debris through the provision of End of Life EOL and Active Debris Removal ADR services. In addition to providing a technical solution, Astroscale is helping to define the business case for this service and is working with national space agencies, international institutions, nonprofit organizations, insurance companies and satellite operators to develop norms, regulations and incentives that contribute to the responsible use of space. Headquartered in Japan and with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding international company with over 100 employees representing 11 nationalities. In 2020, Astroscale will launch its pioneering technology mission, ELSAd one of the worlds first missions to demonstrate a fully capable active debris removal service. We are creating the technology. We are developing the market. We are gathering for a purpose.
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