Job description
The employer is Space satellite supplier specialized in in-orbit servicing who are revolutionizing how space missions are conducted. They are a global company with dynamic engineering teams who are in charge of enhancing sustainable space operations, and creating technologies supporting a range of in-orbit servicing applications, from disposal and in-orbit transport to inspection, assembly, manufacturing, repair, and recycling. MISSIONS :You will join the Avionics Team and work on a project involving 20 colleagues and a lot of interactions with them. Your team will be composed of 3 Avionics engineers and be led by the Avionics ManagerAs a key member of the Avionics Team, you'll play a vital role in designing, procuring, and integrating power subsystems for current spacecraft projects. You will also have the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation power solutions, ensuring the success of future missions. Your responsibilities are :- Provide power subsystem engineering, both high level architecture and detailed electronics design, from specification to integration- Contribute to detailed power electronics design for in-house developments-Perform requirements engineering (analysis, flow-up and down) related to spacecraft power systems, and the power interfaces of other on-board hardware- Maintain spacecraft power budgets and parametric models for the power subsystem- Analyse EMC constraints for power subsystem and identifying mitigation measures- Support the definition of power related test equipment- Write and support Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to external companies, reviewing responses and supporting-down selections- Subcontractor management for key hardware deliverables- Review and assess power electronics for all spacecraft equipment- Define validation, verification and test plans- Support integration and test of power subsystem, including generation of reports- Support to flight operations- Generate documentation for the full project lifetime (e.g. Design, Development and Verification Plan; FMEA; design review documentation; in-orbit subsystem operational procedures)- Support to customer and project reviews- Support architecture and product development for future spacecraft power systemsRequirementsMUST HAVE- (BSc/MSc) Degree in Power management, Electronics, Aerospace, Physics or similar- 5+ years Power System and Electrical Engineering experience in a systems or power electronics role- Experience of power electronics/subsystems in the space industry, including power conditioning and distribution, DC/DC converters, solar arrays, solar array regulation and drive mechanisms, battery management (battery charge/discharge regulators)- Ability to work in a team and willingness to collaborate outside your immediate expertise- Strong communication and analytical skills- Knowledge of typical program lifecycles, with previous experience as an active contributor to key formal reviews (MDR, PDR, CDR, etc)- Experience with spacecraft implementationNICE TO HAVE- Detailed understanding of power electronics analysis, design, build, and test- Understanding of actuator and motor drive electronics- Hands-on electronics design and test experience, including fault diagnosis- Experience with common space standards (ECSS, MIL, etc), and associated tailoringBenefitsContract : PermanentContext : Replacement of a colleague leaving the companyLocation : London ( 3 days on site office, 2 days from home )Salary : to 85k GBPBenefits : Competitive salary + Possibility of participation in the Company Option Plan + Paid travel + personal wellness budget + Generous equipment budget + Private health & dental insuranceRecruitment process : 3 Interviews + Technical Interview (includes a test)1 - HR + Manager interview 30min2 - Technical interview - technical questions send in advance. Present back in the office to the team.3 - Last interview with HR and Team fit.