Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.
They require a Command & Data Handling Engineer with responsibilities covering the full lifecycle of spacecraft; from early design of the electronic systems and interfaces to creating test plans and being part of the AIV activities.
The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.
Responsibilities for the Command & Data Handling Engineer:
- Help the development and design activities for the Command & Data Handling Sub-systems on spacecraft:
- Review and maintain sub-system requirements
- Define and develop sub-system test and verification plans.
- Help define and manage subsystem data and processing budgets
- Test and prove FMECA and FDIR processes
- Help Coordinate with other teams at sub-system and at system level to define ConOps, ICDs, development and verification plans.
- Plan, prepare and conduct electrical sub-systems and system level verification tests, including environmental testing.
Skills & Experience required by the Command & Data Handling Engineer:
- Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering/science discipline.
- 2+ years of commercial experience in electronic and/or system design of Command & Data Handling Systems for satellites.
- Demonstrable experience on working with or designing systems that use industry de-facto standards such as CCSDS, I2C, RS422, Spacewire, CAN, etc.
- Experience of how C&DH systems operate on spacecraft missions and their various electrical interfaces.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- 9-day working fortnight
- Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
- Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare