Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH

Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH

The Digital System Engineer is tasked with electrical engineering responsibilities associated with various System Components:

On-Board Computer (OBC)
Remote Interface Unit (RIU)
Mass Memory & Formatting Unit (MMFU)
Other digital equipment as required, such as Instrument Control Unit (ICU) or Authenticating Unit (AU), among others. This role necessitates expertise in digital engineering and spacecraft operations as a minimum requirement. The Digital Engineer is responsible for defining the aforementioned components in alignment with mission requirements, electrical and software architecture, maintaining them throughout the project lifecycle, and delivering them, along with the Avionics team, to the project while adhering to On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) principles.

This duty involves closely monitoring equipment suppliers, collaborating with other disciplines, primarily Functional Avionics, and engaging with the customer. The Digital Engineer collaborates with the FA team and operationally reports to the ELSYS Lead.

Essential Skills

Must have Space/Satellite experience (Phases B, C, D).
OBC (On-Board Computer), MMFU (Mass Memory), and RIU (Remote Interface Unit).
Hardware: FPGA / ASIC design.
Communication Protocols: SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, or CAN bus.
Master's degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field such as physics or aerospace with knowledge in digital engineering and electronics.
Extensive hardware/software design experience including the implementation, verification, and validation of algorithms in ASICs and FPGAs in collaboration with application developers, etc.
Stability, ability to work under pressure, international mindset, and a team player. Key Tasks

Assume central responsibility for the work package "On-board Data Handling" (OBDH) and oversee the delivery of related items (hardware, models, firmware, documentation) in space programs during phases B/C/D/E.
Act as the primary point of contact for all OBDH subjects with the customer, suppliers, and the project team.
Define the OBDH subsystem in collaboration with Avionics/Functional engineering, including: -
Analysis of customer and mission requirements
Cascade of requirements to functional chains and subsystems
Definition of functional and electrical OBDH architectures
Analysis of system performance and coordination of supporting work packages.
Define OBDH subsystem components such as: On-board Computer (OBC), Remote Interface Unit (RIU), Mass Memory and Formatting Unit (MMFU), Instrument Control Unit (ICU)
Manage suppliers
Support system/satellite-level activities, including:
Providing inputs to Systems engineering management for OBDH items (Design descriptions, inputs to the Engineering Interface Control Document (EICD), etc.)
Supporting relevant operations and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities at the system level
Supporting the launch campaign for the purposes of the OBDH. The role offers hybrid working and is an excellent opportunity to work on a cutting edge project so get in touch ASAP to find out more

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