Avionics Systems Engineer
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Our areas of activity are Aerospace Defense & Security Big Science Biotechnology and Fintech.
In ARQUIMEA SPACE develops spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers. We specialize in thermal control systems structural panels optical payloads avionics release and deployment mechanisms and radhard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide highthroughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brandnew factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations.
We are looking for a Avionics Systems Engineerwith the mission of to takeresponsibility for the system design development integration and testing of avionics subsystems including flight computers power generation and distribution communication systems sensors and actuators working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the avionics architecture meets mission requirements.
Tasks to be performed:
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical functional and program interfaces.
- System Design & Architecture: Develop avionics system architecture of the entire satellite ensuring compatibility with spacecraft mission requirements.
- Oversee the selection procurement and testing of electronic components from external providers or internal developments.
- Perform size weight power cost budget analysis trade studies simulation and optimization of satellite avionics.
- Lead the system design development and verification of the On Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem including FDIR operational modes redundancies data buses Telemetry (TM) and Telecommand (TM)
- Lead the system design development and optimization of satellite Electrical Power Subsystems including power generation storage distribution and regulation.
- Lead the system design development and verification of the Communication systems (including Telemetry Telecommand and Tracking links physical layer platform SDR propulsion entire subsystem and AOCS entire subsystem (including sensors and actuators).
- Hardware & Software Integration: Work with electrical software and mechanical engineers to integrate avionics components such as flight computers sensors and telemetry systems.
- Testing & Validation: Conduct environmental functional and performance testing of avionics systems including hardwareintheloop (HIL) and softwareintheloop (SIL) simulations and launch preparation.
- Troubleshooting & Anomaly Resolution: Lead the resolution of significant avionicsrelated issues during entire project lifetime.
- Documentation & Compliance: Generate technical documentation including design reviews requirements and specifications documents interface control documents and verification and integration test plans.
Required skills experience and candidate profile:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Masters or PhD Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering related technical discipline is a plus.
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
Satellite Electrical Power Systems Including solar arrays batteries battery management systems power distribution electric propulsion isolation and grounding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) fault tolerance and thermal management.
OnBoard Data Handling (OBDH) Covering failure detection isolation and recovery (FDIR) operational modes redundancies data buses telemetry (TM) and telecommand (TC).
Spacecraft Architecture Design With an emphasis on attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS) propulsion and communication subsystems.
- 10 years of experience in any of the following areas: spacecraft OBDH spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem or as spacecraft avionics architect.
- Experience with requirements management tools.
- Familiarity with reliability FMECA radiation and Worst Case analysis and tools.
- Knowledge of radiationhardened electronics and spacequalified components.
- Handson experience with avionics hardware including processors FPGAs sensors actuators and communication systems.
- Understanding communication protocols such as CAN RS4XX Ethernet SpaceWire and others.
- Understanding of realtime operating systems (RTOS) for spacecraft avionics.
- Experience with digital analog mixed signal and power design and analysis processes for space programs form a systems point of view.
- Handson experience with spacecraft integration and environmental testing (thermal vacuum vibration radiation and EMC/EMI).
- Familiarity with antenna and RF systems for spacecrafts TT&C.
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors supply chain.
- Proficiency analysis tools and simulation software (e.g. SPICE Altium MathCAD MATLAB Simulink ANSYS STK).
- Familiarity with electronics lab test equipment (oscilloscopes mustimeters spectrum analyzers RF test beds).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience implementing cybersecurity measures in embedded systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams and manage complex technical projects from concept to delivery.
- Familiarity with industry standards and requirements related to satellite power systems (e.g. ECSS NASA standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.
The position is located in our Headquarters of Torrejn de Ardoz (Madrid).
The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.
Were looking for curious creative tenacious and collaborative people eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.
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At ARQUIMEA we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience
Employment Type
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