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Senior Hardware Engineer
2015-09-02 11:03:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Hardware Engineer within the Communication Processors Group based in Stevenage. The Communication Processors group is responsible for the development of Digital Processors for use in telecommunication Satellites. The processor functionality ranges from high capacity channelisers, supporting intersatellite optical data links, to implementing cryptographic algorithms to protect the spacecraft. In this rewarding role you will be developing some of the highest performing digital communication payload equipment available anywhere in the world, and be part of the rapidly expanding UK space sector. The availability of advanced Payload Equipment is the driving force behind the digital telecommunication satellite industry, and the team is a proven world leader in this field. We are committed to offering continuous training and career development. We understand that our success is based on our people and we strive to offer all our employees an enjoyable and rewarding career. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Technical responsibility for a processor equipment, starting from the customer specification through to delivered hardware. Performing component selection, simulations, analysis and schematic capture. Working closely with ASIC FPGA designers and directing PCB layout engineers. Supporting customer reviews. Coordinating analyses by company experts in areas such as thermal, mechanical and radiation. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to degree level in Electronic Engineering or related discipline. Experience of the complete Hardware Design Cycle, from Requirements Capture, through Schematic Design DxDesigner, Constraints capture, Design Analyses to Handson support to Manufacture and Test. Electronic Circuit Design, Digital and Analog, Testing of prototype designs at board and unit level. Knowledge of Mixed Signal and RF Design is desirable. An understanding of Power Supply Design. An understanding of FPGA ASIC design Xilinx, Microsemi. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Senior Hardware Engineer Communications Processors
2015-07-24 12:05:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Hardware Engineer within the Communication Processors Group within Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage. The Communication Processors group is responsible for the development of Digital Processors for telecommunications applications, working for a variety of customers usually external to Airbus. Whilst some products are bespoke designs, increasingly projects involve a tailoring of generic product solutions to a specific customer. The hardware team is responsible for the schematic design of the PCBs and component selection. The Senior Hardware Engineer is the Lead engineer acting as the focal point of contact for all customer facing technical needs, coordinating all aspects of engineering including the detailed design work. The Senior Hardware Engineer remains a key member of the project team during manufacture and test of the flight equipments, frequently interfacing directly with the customer. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Coordination of all technical elements of the project, starting from the customer specification. This includes overseeing the work carried out by detailed design engineers within the hardware team, performing component selection, simulations, analysis and schematic capture and working closely with neighbouring teams including ASICFPGA designers, Mechanical designers. It also involves coordinating inputs from specialists in other groups for example Radiation, EMC. Overseeing Manufacturing and Test of the equipments right through to delivery to the customer, working closely with the teams in those areas. Responding promptly to any anomolies or nonconformances that may occur, coordinating the appropriate analyses to give the customer confidence in the product. Generation and coordination of hardware design and test documentation, from equipment specifications, through PDR and CDR documentation including all associated analyses Worst Case Analyses, FMECAs to test reports and any NCRs RFDs RFWs IRBs NRBs. The successful candidate will be able to summarise clearly the technical information in order to present the key points to the project manager and to the customer. Providing regular progress reports to both line and project management, assisting with scheduling and costing of the project work. Inputs to bids for new projects, contributing technical sections and statements of compliance. Contribute to lessons learnt activities, process improvement and risk management. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to degree level in Electronics Electrical RF Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline. Experience of the complete Flight Hardware Design Cycle, from requirements capture, through schematic design, to experience of handson support to Manufacture and Test of Flight Units. Experience in coordinating the technical work of other engineers team size 5 to 40, including individuals located within the same team and in other parts of the organisation. Experience of presenting technical information to the customer. Knowledge of current flight Hardware Products Processors Cryptographic Products. An understanding of cryptographic processing in both flight and ground systems is desirable. Knowledge of PCB schematic design and component selection for a flight environment, and the associated analyses. Knowledge of mixed signal design. Knowledge of the Mentor Design tool suite DX Designer, HyperLynx Analog. Understanding of the following standard interfaces JTAG, SpaceWire. Familiarity with FPGA products including Xilinx and Microsemi an understanding of FPGA ASIC design. Knowledge of Requirements Management using DOORS. Circuit Simulation PSpice. Basic knowledge of a scripting language e.g. Tcl, Perl. You have good communication and team working skills, keen to mentor and guide the detailed design engineers. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Electronics Hardware Engineer, Power Systems
2015-05-27 18:05:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our Space clients is looking for an Electronics Hardware Engineer to work on Power Systems, this is a permanent role based in the UK. This is working of satellite systems. Key Purpose Project Engineering in the Power Systems Team Key Tasks Management and delivery of satellite power subsystem work packages. Responsibility for the modules throughout design, build, test to integration with the spacecraft and inorbit commissioning. Maintain performance, schedule and budget. Interface with internal and external customers. System subsystem level interfacing and tradeoffs. Circuit level design and simulation where required. Test planning, test and verification of the design. Authoring of technical documents including assembly test procedures, reports and technical descriptions. Product Development. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Qualifications BTEC HND Degree in Electronics or equivalent Experience Demonstrable engineering experience in an analogue electronicspower electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries but other high reliability sectors considered Knowledge Skills Understanding of analogue and power electronics. Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral communications ability to interface with customers and technical representatives. Good organisation skills and able to prioritise own workload. Flexible adaptable to changing priorities. Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects. Ability to work under pressure. Good attention to detail. Good MS Office skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint particularly. Employee Benefits 32 days holidays per year. Variable pension contribution between 6 8 into the company Final Salary pension scheme. Free Private Health cover with BUPA and competitive rates for dependants. Free International travel insurance with BUPA Travel Services. Annual Bonus Scheme based on meeting profit and sales targets. Life assurance 3 times salary. Flexible working hours. Enhanced paternity benefit. Enhanced maternity benefit. Free parking
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Snr System Hardware Engineer International Space projects
2014-12-16 11:04:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A Senior Hardware Integration Engineer is required to work on CGIs Space and Defence projects. Please note that previous experience within Space or MOD projects is only desirable rather than essential. The initial role is expected to be on the Galileo satellite navigation project for the European Space Agency. For this, CGI is developing the ground station systems that oversee Galileo security and that control interaction with the 30 satellites, control the distribution of navigation data to the satellites and ground equipment, and that control access to the public regulated service by authorised bodies throughout the EU. CGI is developing bespoke software, procuring hardware specialist cryptographic equipment and COTS equipment and assembling the systems in racks at our Leatherhead site in the UK. The racks are then deployed to several sites within the EU for operational use. The system design is classified and role require s the handling of classified material. Experience Qualifications Required Skills Experience of system hardware specification and design Engineering drawing sets BS8888BS308 or DEF STAN 0510 Racking diagrams Wiringconnection schedules Network designimplementation Appreciation of and handson experience of the hardware servers, switches, firewalls, etc. Familiarity with COTS hardware including servers, workstations and infrastructure components such as firewall and switches Familiarity with equipment rack wiring practices Working knowledge of European electrical safety and EMC regulations including Safety in Design EN60950 Prepared to travel and work overseas in the EU for occasional short periods, e.g. 1 week SC cleared or capable of obtaining this level of clearance Good communication skills and the ability to interact well with colleagues an d client staff Desirable Skills Experience of hardware fault diagnosis and maintenance Understanding of system security issues Working knowledge of OS level Windows server and workstation TEMPEST protection principles Experience of hardware shipment and export practices Familiarity with asset management processes Space project experience, especially for the European Space Agency MOD project experience APPLY HERE
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Space Flight Hardware Test Engineer
2014-09-25 16:41:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For a large international engineering organization in Norway, we are currently looking for a Test Engineer. The organization is focussed on the design and development of diverse equipment for space applications, like ElectroOptics and Space Mechanisms. The space department is divided into different locations within Norway and as Test Engineer you will be responsible for support to all the teams and projects. Tasks and Responsibilities Perform Electrical and TVAC Tests in Clean Room and Thermal Vacuum Chamber Supervise the production of Test Equipment and verify that the work is performed according to the requirements EGSE design, usage and maintenance like o Harness o BreakoutBoxes BOB o Line Impedance Simulator Network LISN o Circuit Boards PCB Creation of Test Procedures and Test Reports Experience and Education University degree in electronics 2 years experience in testing of space flight hardware Good English skills, both written and verbal Proactive attitude and positive personality Detail focussed The position requires a security clearance according to applicable requirements About ATG Europe ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering services to the European space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Send your CV and motivation directly to our recruitment consultant, Marc Roelofs, on marc.roelofsatgeurope.com or give him a call on 316 23793086
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