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Electronics Design Engineer Space laser communications
2018-05-23 22:26:54| 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 electronics design engineering and technical leadership to join our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting trade off analyses to inform payload design and optimisation for communication payload electronics in space and highaltitude environments. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Responsible for the design, development of a high data rate free optical communication detector and data management system for an airborne payload. Design, assembly of electrical and data subsystems for a nanosatellite laser communication terminal. Verify designs through simulation and laboratory to ensure they meet requirements, working with AIT lead. Design and manufacturing of test equipment, working closely with AIT lead. Analysis of test data and testing equipment, subsystems as required. Planning, completing and documenting validation and qualification testing of new designs. Managing external subcontractors where appropriate Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skillsexperience Experience developing high speed electronics for communication applications, ideally in a space environment. Practical experience with digital signal processing methods, hardware, design. Experience designing, testing PCBs. Electronic circuits design, review and component procurement, ideally for a space environment. Extensive soldering experience including surface mount. PLAFPGA design, programming and integration experience for aerospace application. Experience developing electrical subsystems for space environment Proficient English, positive attitude, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles, proactively push progress forward Desirable additional skillsexperience Soldering to Space industry standards Certification would be a plus. Experience designing, implementing free space optical communication systems and relevant electronics, particularly intensity modulation methods OOK, PPM, PAM, detection, noise reduction, signal processing, interleaving, forwards error correction. Systems engineering experience, exposure. 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. 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 currently dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Agencies Please
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