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Software engineer for the development of the PhotSat mission Payload

OF_IEEC_132_2023
Publication date
2023-11-24
Deadline
2024-02-01

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority involvement in the entity.

Introduction

The purpose of this call is the selection process of a candidate to occupy a job position as a software engineer in the PHOTSAT project of the Institut d'Estudis Spacials de Catalunya.

One of these nanosatellite missions is PhotSat, a 12U CubeSat that will scan the sky and extract photometry of the brightest stars. With two small telescopes developed at the IEEC, PhotSat will be able to observe stars in visible light and also in ultraviolet, while detecting and warning of possible supernovas. With agile development, the satellite is planned to be launched by the end of 2025.

Functions

  • Number of job vacancies for the position: 1.Software engineer for the development of the PhotSat mission Payload
  • Professional Group: Group II. Engineering staff.
  • Professional Category: Technical engineer.
  • Workday: 37’5 h/week.
  • Workplace: in the headquarters of the Institut de Ciències de l'Espai located on the Campus of the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona , C/Can Magrans , 08193.

Functions

The IEEC wants to hire a person to contribute to the development of the payload software within the framework of the PhotSat project, from the definition of subsystems requirements to the implementation and validation of the on-board computer software.

The selected person will be in charge of the following functions:

  • Participate in the definition of the software requirements of the various subsystems of the PhotSat Payload (Siderostat, Detectors and FEE, Instrument Control Unit, TCS, etc.).
  • Interact with the Prime to define the communication protocols between the payload and the satellite platform.
  • Participate in consortium meetings and interact with different teams.
  • Optimize the control FW of different instruments.
  • Develop the Linux drivers necessary to control various instruments.
  • Install in the OS (Linux) of the board computer (Xilinx Ultrascale+ MPSoC) the Drivers and FWs developed with the help of the Nanosats team.
  • Execute the Unit Test and the functional tests of the FW and Linux Drivers.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the TM/TC layer, the Data Processing Pipeline and the Alert System, in the OS of the board computer, together with the Engineers and Scientists of the PhotSat consortium.
  • Provide technical support for the tests of other subsystems: design, implementation and programming of various Electronic Ground Segment Equipment for the AIV/AIT campaigns.

 

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

  • Degree in Computer Engineering (or similar degrees).
  • Master in Embedded Systems (or similar masters).
  • Knowledge of programming languages (C, Python, etc.).
  • More than two years of work experience and/or experience in engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of the design, implementation and validation processes of space SW or aeronautic SW.
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written.
  • Fluent in Catalan and/or Spanish, spoken and written.
  • Motivation and will to participate.

 

The following aspects will be considered desirable merits:

When evaluating the candidate's experience, the following will be considered: the role or position held, the project budget, the degree of complexity of the work conducted and the consortia involved. Likewise, experience in the space sector and the level of internationalization will also be taken into account.

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send the personal curriculum in PDF format, signed as certification, with a brief description of the tasks carried out in the positions previously occupied, to the email address: RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference "Surnames and Name – OF_IEEC/132/2023" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on

01/02/2024
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Initially, a verification of the requirements of participation and study of the curriculum will be carried out to assess aspects related to the job to be covered. Next, a first selection of candidates will be made based on the curriculum contributed.

The shortlisted candidates will be called to a personal interview and/or a test to expand the detailed information in the curriculum and assessed aspects related to professional competences.

Interested persons must have the originals of the certificates accrediting the training and work experience mentioned in the curriculum and must submit them if required.

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