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AITAIV 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 communications architectures. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced talent with a strong background in Assembly, Integration Test or Verification AITAIV Engineering and technical leadership to join our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper definition and implementation of the Assembly, Integration and Test activities at all levels, including definition of test documentation. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Definition of tests of system performance functions ownership of Assembly, Manufacturing, Integration Plans, Test Specifications, Test Procedures, Test Results and participation in formal reviews. Procurement, development and maintenance of GCS equipment for payload and airborne platform, including supplier management. Support the definition and execution of payload demonstration campaigns including site selection, on site assembly, integration, calibration and test. External manufacturing processes and services definition. Equipment and facilities definition and allocation. Supplier identification, selection, quotation requests, parts and materials procurements, parts reception and inspection, long lead time item LLI procurement. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skillsexperience Substantial experience 25 years in system testing and payloads functional tests definition, procurement, assembly, execution, analysis. AITAIV experience with optical systemspayloads, ideally lab experience with nonvisible light sources. Practical experience working in AIT within the space industry, ideally on Cubesats. Good knowledge of GSE operations and infrastructure. Educated to degree level or equivalent in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience working in an optical lab, ideally with IR lasers. Airborne payload AIT experience, particularly for HAPS or other autonomous platforms. Knowledge of ECSS standards in system engineering, testing and verification. Experience with MATLAB, Python, CC Soldering to Space industry standards Certification would be a plus Experience working on Cubesat projects, UAV, HAPS projects. 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 Please visit httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr and select the roles youre interested in. If you have questions or just want to register your interest and receive reminders please drop us a line at applications at archangel dot works. If shortlisted, our HR team will be in touch to make further arrangements. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, Archangel Lightworks reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process earlier. 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 Agencies Please
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