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Spaceflight Operation Development Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Lomazzo - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   As a Spaceflight Operation Development Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, verification, and validation of some of D-Orbit's most innovative space missions. Within this role, you will support pre-launch flight operations preparation activities for the missions that you will be assigned to. As part of your daily activities, you will be involved in the generation of required deliverables for the relevant academic, institutional or commercial stakeholders. Additionally, you will support the other internal teams at D-Orbit (such as Program Managers, design or V&V engineers) in the planning, design, analysis and/or verification of both space and ground systems.   While your primary focus will be in flight operations development, you may be required to contribute in any of the three pillars of the Flight Dynamics and Operations Development Team: Flight dynamics simulators and operational tools, Flight operations development, and Mission analysis studies.   Tasks and Responsibilities:   - Support the definition and analysis of top level design and requirements for space and ground systems; - Support design definition and analysis of operational concepts; - Support the generation and maintenance of flight operations documentation including CONOPS, Operational Plans, Flight Operational Procedures, User Manuals, etc; - Support architecture definition, analysis and decision-making processes for space and ground systems; - Support the verification and validation of flight operations plans, processes and procedures; - Support preparation, execution and reporting of Spacecraft Validation Test (SVT) and System Operational Validation (SOV) campaigns; - Support the generation and maintenance of space and ground systems training material for the D-Orbit's Mission Control Centre; - Interaction with all spacecraft subsystems and software teams to define use cases for on-ground and on-orbit operations; - Support the interaction with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, suppliers, partners, institutions, regulators) representing D-Orbit's technical team within the frame of the assigned programs;   Job Requirements:   - Demonstrable experience in real-time flight operations (operating space and/or ground systems); - Familiarity with typical Space and Ground Segment architectural solutions; - Familiarity with Mission Control Software architectures; - Familiarity with typical spacecraft platform architectures; - Awareness of relevant space industry standards (e.g. ECSS or CCSDS); - Solid knowledge of Python; - Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually; - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively; - Full professional proficiency in English;   Nice-to-Have Skills:   - Demonstrable experience in the preparation of flight operations documentation; - Demonstrable experience in the verification and validation of space and/or ground systems; - Solid knowledge of Systems Engineering processes; - Solid knowledge of Orbital and Attitude Dynamics; - Professional proficiency in Italian;   At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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15/03/2024

Senior Spaceflight Operation Development Engineer

D-Orbit
United Kingdom, England, Oxford - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   As a Spaceflight Operation Development Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, verification, and validation of some of D-Orbit's most innovative space missions. Within this role, you will lead all pre-launch flight operations preparation activities for the missions that you will be assigned to. As part of your daily activities, you will coordinate activities to generate the required deliverables for the relevant academic, institutional or commercial stakeholders. Additionally, you will support the other internal teams at D-Orbit (such as Program Managers, design or V&V engineers) in the planning, design, analysis and/or verification of both space and ground systems. Due to the nature of this role, you will operate with autonomy to meet the goals of your area within the program and represent D-Orbit in front of customers, suppliers and partners whenever necessary.   While your primary focus will be in flight operations development, you may be required to contribute in any of the three pillars of the Flight Dynamics and Operations Development Team: Flight dynamics simulators and operational tools, Flight operations development, and Mission analysis studies.   Tasks and Responsibilities:   - Support the definition and analysis of top-level design and requirements for space and ground systems; - Definition of detailed operational requirements; - Design definition and analysis of operational concepts; - Generation and maintenance of flight operations documentation including CONOPS, Operational Plans, Flight Operational Procedures, User Manuals, etc; - Support architecture definition, analysis and decision-making processes for space and ground systems; - Verification and validation of flight operations plans, processes and procedures; - Support preparation, execution and reporting of Spacecraft Validation Test (SVT) and System Operational Validation (SOV) campaigns; - Generate and maintain space and ground systems training material for the D-Orbit's Mission Control Centre; - Plan and conduct training campaigns for D-Orbit's Mission Control Centre personnel; - Provide technical support to D-Orbit's Mission Control Centre in executing operations as needed; - Interface with all spacecraft subsystems and software teams to define use cases for on-ground and on-orbit operations; - Support the generation of detailed program execution plans; - Interface with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, suppliers, partners, institutions, regulators) representing D-Orbit's technical team within the frame of the assigned programs;   Job Requirements:   - Demonstrable experience in the preparation of flight operations throughout the whole lifecycle of space missions (preferably, LEO missions); - Track record of multiple successful deliveries of milestone datapacks on quality and in time within the context of big institutional programs; - Demonstrable experience in successfully driving technical activities involving the coordination of multiple external stakeholders; - Demonstrable experience being the Operations Engineering point of contact/key person in front of external stakeholders; - Solid knowledge of typical Space and Ground Segment architectural solutions; - Demonstrable experience in the preparation of flight operations documentation; - Demonstrable experience in spacecraft verification and validation campaigns; - Experience supporting real-time flight operations in a Mission Control Centre environment; - Familiarity with Mission Control Software architectures; - Familiarity with typical spacecraft platform architectures; - Solid knowledge of relevant space industry standards (e.g. ECSS or CCSDS); - Solid knowledge of Python; - Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually; - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively; - Full professional proficiency in English;   Nice-to-Have Skills:   - Solid knowledge of Systems Engineering processes; - Solid knowledge of Orbital and Attitude Dynamics; - Familiarity with typical software development methodologies and versioning processes; - Professional proficiency in Italian and English;   At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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14/03/2024

Software Product Assurance Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Quality Control

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   We are looking for a Software Product Assurance Engineer with a solid experience in Software Product Assurance to join our team.  You will become part of a growing and dynamic Quality and Product Assurance group granting quality of software components across a range of embedded and high-performance applications both in ground and space segments with responsibility for the Quality Management System at D-Orbit.    You will contribute to the entire project lifecycle with a focus on development process, quality metrics, failure modes analysis, configuration management, test, and maintenance plans of software applications.    Key Responsibilities:   - Contribute to the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of D-Orbit Product Assurance organization. - Control, through every phase of the software development lifecycle, that the organisation, resources and processes are commensurate to the Products or Service quality levels committed by internal and external stakeholders - Ensure software processes are followed correctly and consistently - Define and monitor quality metrics across software lifecycle - Manage software configuration to ensure availability and traceability of software products - Contribute to the definition of an effective non-conformance control system, and support the documentation, follow-up and closure of anomaly reports and non-conformance reports, including the follow-up of Request for Deviation/Request for Waiver status; - Ensure the maintenance and control of: - Qualification Status Lists; - Status of PA reviews; - Audits Status Reports; - List of Deviations and Waiver requests; - Non-conformances (minor and major) List; - Critical items List. - Contribute towards the definition, implementation and follow-up of dependability, reliability and availability of the programme, including maintenance and update of RAMS models and review of RAMS analysis (e.g. MECA, FTA, Common Mode and Common cause); - Scouting of the latest state-of-the-art tools and processes within the software discipline and driving their adoption within the group   Requirements:   - Appropriate professional experience of at least five years in the space field  - Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with and analyze large data sets - Experience with any automated testing tools, test processes and test-driven development - Knowledge of typical software development methodology and release versioning processes - Knowledge of applicable standards on software development and validation (such as ECSS or DO-178) Familiarity with the Git versioning system or any similar DVCS - Capability of working in autonomy - Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively - Knowledge of any topics within embedded application software, real-time operating systems and electronics is considered a plus   Education:   Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant area such as electronic engineering, computer science or automation.   Language:   Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory, any other language is a plus, Italian is an asset.     At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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14/03/2024

AOCS & GNC Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

As part of D-Orbit AOCS engineering team, you will follow the whole lifecycle of D-Orbit's spacecrafts Attitude and Orbit Control Systems. You will support several projects in the design of the subsystem, taking part to the development of the flight algorithms and carrying out analysis for design and performance validation; you will have an active role in the verification cycle of the AOCS SW as well as HW testing during EM and PFM campaigns.    Tasks and Responsibilities:   - Support to the development of Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithms  - Support to ION Fleet verification for upcoming missions  - Carry out analysis for subsystem design verification (sensitivity, performance, stability, MonteCarlo, no-regression)  - Support to SW autocoding, Processor-in-the-loop verification and SW testing on EM spacecraft  - Support to HW testing, from equipments interface test to HW-in-the-loop and functional checks after integration of the platform  - Support to LEOP and orbital operations;  - Authoring of Technical documents.  - Interaction with other Subsystems, System Engineers and Manufacturing teams for the development and sustaining of new and current products.    Qualifications and Requirements:   - At least two years of working experience in the AOCS/GNC or relevant field;  - Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and space environment;  - Proficiency in use of Matlab/Simulink;  - Knowledge of AOCS sensors and actuators, Navigation techniques and Control theory;  - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;  - Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team;  - Knowledge of C/C++ is an asset;  - Experience in SW and/or HW testing is an asset;    Education:   - Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant area such as aerospace engineering, electronic engineering, computer science or automation.   Language:   - Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.  

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08/03/2024

Specialist Systems Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   D-Orbit is hiring a specialist system engineer to join our growing system engineering team. As an integral part of the group, you will be involved in both the customization of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle, and the design of new advanced missions. Your ultimate objective as a system engineer is to ensure your system, the spacecraft, will fly safely to orbit, deliver the services required by mission objectives and eventually successfully accomplish its disposal.   You will work together with other system engineers, following the full design and development cycle of the system product, starting from the preliminary design and the requirements capture, preliminary system architecture and detailed system/subsystem design, analysis and trade-off, definition of the verification campaign, test plan and procedures, execution of the tests on first prototypes and final requirements compliance assessment. You will interface with the procurement team for scouting new technologies and support in the procurement process of flight parts, with the PM team for periodic reporting, planning and management, with the manufacturing team and the AIV team for the definition of the test plan, procedures, and setup, and with the flight ops team to support the definition of the operational plan and procedures of the maiden on-orbit mission.   Tasks and Responsibilities: - Be the technical responsible for critical subsystems/mission phases; - Actively contribute and monitor the development of system architecture and subsystems design; - Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists on the system and s/s design; - System and subsystems budgeting; - Coordinate the integration of different subsystems; - Stakeholder/mission/project requirements capturing & management; - Interface with and support AIV team and related activities; - Interface with manufacturing; - Support the system test plan, procedures, and setup definition; - Authoring of Technical Documents   Professional Experience: - ·       We are interested in speaking to people with a minimum of one year of experience working in spacecraft systems design.   Job Requirements: - Knowledge of System Engineering principles and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems; - Knowledge of data busses architectures; - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; - Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team; - Experience in the use of Matlab and Python; - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Nice-to-Have Skills: - Knowledge of Mission analysis tool (GMAT/orekit); - Working experience in space transportation and servicing applications; - DOORS / Jama requirements experience; - Knowledge of Linux. Education: - University degree preferably in the fields of Aerospace/Space Engineering. Language - This role requires professional proficiency in English.    At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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08/03/2024

Embedded Software Test Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Technology / IT

We are looking for an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our team. You will become part of a growing software V&V group responsible for ensuring software quality across a range of embedded and high-performance applications in space. The main focus of your work will be developing automated test procedures and improving the V&V infrastructure for the flight software onboard our ION Satellite Carriers fleet and other spacecraft under development.   Within a continuous integration environment, you will contribute to the entire application lifecycle with a focus on the test and integration. Improving and developing new V&V features to our SW delivery pipeline. Through these activities and by working with all technical teams involved in the spacecraft development process you will deliver exciting new features and directly support ongoing spacecraft V&V activities and operations.   Tasks and Responsibilities:   - Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, focusing on requirements elicitation, coding, debugging and integration with the flight hardware - Validation of features including integration with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test suites - Scouting the latest technologies within embedded software development and driving their adoption within the group - Contributing to the continuous improvement of the team's processes and methodologies - Support to AIV activities and spaceflight operations - Additional duties may be assigned as needed   Qualifications and Requirements:   You will have at least some of the following skills...   - At least 1 year of industry experience in embedded software V&V or relevant project work - Familiarity with Python and any C-family language - Knowledge of real-time operating systems (such as RTEMS or FreeRTOS) and/or operating systems targeted for embedded applications (such as any embedded Linux) is considered an advantage - Knowledge of any typically embedded communication interfaces such as USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT - Familiarity with using any Linux-based distribution and appreciation of application development - Familiarity with typical software development methodology and release versioning processes - Familiarity with Git versioning system or any similar DVCS - Experience with test-driven development - The capability of working in autonomy - Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work hard in a team setting to meet tight schedules - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively   Education:   - Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant area such as aerospace engineering, electronic engineering, computer science or automation.   Language:   - Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.  

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08/03/2024

Hardware Test Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   About D-Orbit   D-Orbit is a market leader in the space logistics and transportation services industry with a track record of space-proven technologies and successful missions. Committed to helping companies profitably and sustainably maximize the opportunities to do business in space today and into the future, the company has developed proprietary space logistics technology and transportation solutions that will accelerate the growth and development of a trillion-dollar space economy, including human expansion into space.   ION Satellite Carrier, the company's core technology, is a space vehicle that can transport satellites in orbit and release them individually into distinct orbital slots; ION can also accommodate multiple third-party payloads like innovative technologies developed by startups, experiments from research entities, and instruments from traditional space companies requiring a test in orbit.   D-Orbit has offices in Italy, Portugal, UK, and the US; its commitment to pursuing business models that are profitable, friendly for the environment, and socially beneficial, led to D-Orbit becoming the first certified B-Corp space company in the world.   About this role   D-Orbit is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer to join the MAIT/AIV engineering team and lead the transition of hardware testing towards automatic testing, using commercially available systems or internally developed testing tools.   In addition, you will be responsible for all testing procedures and processes involving electronic boards and your objective is to ensure all hardware components and subsystems of the spacecraft successfully pass all verification steps before being installed into the satellite.   You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with D-Orbit's manufacturing and engineering teams to review, improve and automatize the current test procedures and you will support the quality department during the investigation of nonconformances.   Finally, you will also be in charge of the EGSE systems that interface with the satellite when performing ground operations. The responsibilities regarding this topic include the maintenance of the current fleet of EGSEs and the design of new EGSEs for various projects. Tasks and responsibilities   ·       Design and maintain test procedures of electronic boards and complete spacecraft subsystems. ·       Industrialize and automatize the testing of electronic boards and wiring by using Automatic Test Equipment. ·       Design and maintain Automatic Test (ATE) Equipment based on: o   Commercially available solutions o   Internal ATE developed by D-Orbit or by a 3rd party. ·       Supervise and support the D-Orbit manufacturing team on the testing of the electronic boards and spacecraft subsystems in the cleanroom. ·       Support the quality team in the investigation and management of Nonconformances and non-nominal situations ·       Maintain the fleet of EGSEs and design new ones. ·       Propose changes in the design of the spacecrafts in order to ease integration, testing and operability (design-for-maintainability) ·       Authoring of technical documents   Professional experience   ·       We are interested in speaking to people with a minimum of two years of experience working in hardware design and/or hardware testing and EGSE design.   Job requirements   ·       Knowledge and experience in hardware testing ·       Knowledge in complex digital and power electronics design. ·       Knowledge in Lithium-Ion batteries (battery properties, charge profiles, storage conditions, ...) ·       Experience with data interfaces such as CAN, RS422/485, I2C, SPI. ·       Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment and tools (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load, ...) ·       Knowledge in RF testing and RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, VNA). ·       Proficient in working with Linux environments. ·       Basic understanding of software coding. ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ·       Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team.   Nice-to-have skills   ·       Knowledge in automatic testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) ·       Knowledge in spacecraft system engineering and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems is a strong asset. ·       Design of PCBs using Altium Designer. ·       Familiarity with relevant testing procedures and standards (e.g., ECSS). ·       Knowledge in Python is a strong asset. ·       Knowledge in FPGA programming ·       Knowledge in eMMC memories     Education   ·       University degree preferably in the fields of Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace/Space Engineering or any other relevant engineering degree.     Language   ·       This role requires professional proficiency in English. ·       Fluency in Italian is a strong asset

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08/03/2024

AIV Lead Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   D-Orbit is hiring a Systems/AIV Lead Engineer to join our growing MAIT/AIV engineering team. As integral part of the group, you will be involved in the design and improvement of Assembly, Integration, and Verification processes of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle.   Your ultimate objective as AIV Lead engineer is to ensure the spacecraft successfully passes all verification steps and is certified ready-for-flight.   Working shoulder-to-shoulder with D-Orbit's manufacturing team and system designers, you will be tasked with preparing and maintaining all necessary verification plans, test requirements and test procedures as well as proposing new ways of testing and assembling spacecraft.   You will also work closely with our Product Assurance Managers during the investigation of nonconformances.     Key Responsibilities:   ·       Design and maintain overall spacecraft and subsystems verification plans. ·       Write and define Test Requirements. ·       Review and approve test procedures, including customization phases related to Payloads testing. ·       Work closely with the quality team for inspections, investigations and non-conformance. ·       Work on the improvement and optimization of current processes, with emphasis on the definition of the architecture of scripts to automate functional testing on the spacecraft. ·       Propose changes in the design of the spacecrafts in order to ease integration, testing and operability (design-for-maintainability). ·       Authoring of technical documents. ·       Responsible for ensuring that our working modes and testing are standardized, optimized, and current.   This role will involve occasional travel to supplier and test facilities and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.     Requirements:   ·       3-5 years of professional experience working as System AIV Engineer within the Aerospace industry. ·       Knowledge in System Engineering and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems ·       Familiarity with relevant testing procedures and standards (e.g., ECSS). ·       Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, TVAC). ·       Experience in writing test requirements, validation plans and test procedures. ·       Basic understanding of software coding. ·       Quality driven approach with high attention to detail. ·       Knowledge of Health and Safety principles and their application to the specific environment. ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ·       Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team. ·       Excellent organizational & prioritization skills. ·       Professional proficiency in English. ·       Degree in Aerospace/Space Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or related discipline     Preferred Qualifications:     ·       Clean room experience.  ·       Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment and tools (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load, ...) ·       Knowledge in RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, VNA) is a strong asset. ·       Proficient in working with Linux environments. ·       Knowledge in Python is a strong asset. ·       Knowledge in CSP (CubeSat Space Protocol) ·       Experience with data interfaces such as CAN, RS422/485, I2C, SPI. ·       Fluency in Italian.     At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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08/03/2024

System Engineer

D-Orbit
United Kingdom, England, Oxford - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   D-Orbit is hiring a system engineer to join our growing system engineering team. As an integral part of the group, you will be involved in both the customization of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle, and the design of new advanced missions. Your ultimate objective as a system engineer is to ensure your system, the spacecraft, will fly safely to orbit, deliver the services required by mission objectives and eventually successfully accomplish its disposal.   You will work together with other system engineers, following the full design and development cycle of the system product, starting from the preliminary design and the requirements capture, preliminary system architecture and detailed system/subsystem design, analysis and trade-off, definition of the verification campaign, test plan and procedures, execution of the tests on first prototypes and final requirements compliance assessment. You will interface with the procurement team for scouting new technologies and support in the procurement process of flight parts, with the PM team for periodic reporting, planning and management, with the manufacturing team and the AIV team for the definition of the test plan, procedures, and setup, and with the flight ops team to support the definition of the operational plan and procedures of the maiden on-orbit mission.   Tasks and Responsibilities: - Actively contribute and monitor the development of system architecture and subsystems design; - Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists on the system and s/s design; - System and subsystems budgeting; - Support to stakeholder/mission/project requirements capturing & management; - Interface with and support AIV team and related activities; - Interface with manufacturing; - Support the system test plan, procedures, and setup definition; - Authoring of Technical Documents   Professional Experience: ·       We are interested in speaking to people with basic experience in spacecraft systems design.   Job Requirements: - Knowledge of System Engineering principles and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems; - Knowledge of data busses architectures; - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; - Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team; - Experience in the use of Matlab and Python; - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.   Nice-to-Have Skills: - Knowledge of Mission analysis tool (GMAT/orekit); - Working experience in space transportation and servicing applications; - DOORS / Jama requirements experience; - Knowledge of Linux.   Education: - University degree preferably in the fields of Aerospace/Space Engineering.   Language - This role requires professional proficiency in English.    At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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08/03/2024

Junior AIV Engineer

D-Orbit
Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco - D-Orbit
Aerospace industry
Engineering

D-Orbit is looking for an AIV engineer to join our growing MAIT/AIV engineering team. As integral part of the group, you will be involved in the Assembly, Integration, and Verification processes of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle. Your ultimate objective as an AIV engineer is to ensure the spacecraft successfully passes all verification steps and is certified ready-for-flight. You will follow at system-level the whole lifecycle of D-Orbit's spacecraft, focusing mainly on AIV activities, from the beginning of the assembly of the spacecraft and until it is ready for flight. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with D-Orbit's manufacturing team and all systems and subsystems designers, you will be tasked with preparing and maintaining all necessary AIV procedures and plans as well as proposing new ways of testing and assembling spacecrafts. Moreover, you will supervise and support the activities in the cleanroom, lead and perform critical tests on the spacecrafts and support the Quality department during the investigation of nonconformances.     Key Responsibilities:   ·       Supporting and leading testing of subsystems and satellites under clean room conditions ·       Create and maintain satellites and subsystems tests procedures. ·       Propose and design new tests and set-ups ·       Work closely with the quality team for inspections, investigations and non-conformance ·       Technical Input to  project / product to ensure that new process and test methods are optimized for AIV activities. ·       Definition and Design of tooling for manufacturing execution ·       Authoring of technical documents   This role will involve occasional travel to supplier and test facilities and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.     Requirements:     •       1-3 years of professional experience working as System or AIV Engineer within the Aerospace industry. ·       Knowledge of System Engineering and knowledge of spacecraft subsystems ·       Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment and tools (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load, ...) ·       Experience in writing test procedures ·       Proficient in working with Linux environments ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ·       Quality driven approach with high attention to detail. ·       Knowledge of Health and Safety principles and their application to the specific environment. ·       Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team. ·       Professional proficiency in English. - Degree in Aerospace/Space Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or related discipline     Preferred Qualifications:     ·       Knowledge of the relevant ECSS standards for the Space sector   ·       Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, TVAC) ·       Previous experience in a space university project (e.g. CubeSat project) is a strong asset ·       Knowledge in RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, VNA) is a strong asset. ·       Knowledge in Python coding is a strong asset. ·       Experience with data interfaces such as CAN, RS422/485, I2C, SPI is a strong asset. ·       Fluency in Italian.       At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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