The Exploration Company

Data Handling Engineer

Turin, Italy

Full Time

2 hours ago

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Job description

Here at The Exploration Company we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Data Handling Engineer to help us in our mission by designing, developing, testing and integrating the data handling avionics systems.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Data Handling Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Defining the architecture of the Data Handling and Communication systems based on High Level Requirements defined in collaboration with our systems engineers, based on our customer’s needs. To define this architecture, you will perform all required trade-offs, especially regarding fault tolerance and required reliability. This task will cover the following topics :
- computer elements
- standard communication buses (Ethernet, RS422, CAN, SpaceWire, ….)
- interface units interfacing all the equipment of the satellite
Detailing the onboard management functions through functional models and detailed simulations
Generating specifications for all equipment included in this system by flowing down the systems requirements, based on the architecture
Selecting existing equipment compliant with these specifications or following development/adaptation of equipment to fit our needs (by external suppliers or internally)
Defining and performing integration/validation/qualification tests for this system
Supporting AIT activities on the flight models

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Data Handling Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science (hardware and software), electronics or similar field
Interest in highly technical work, from the high-level requirements to the final details for manufacturing and assembly
High autonomy and proactive attitude
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
Experience in embedded systems definition , real time software, network and protocol definition, multi-core processors, embedded communication bus and systems modelisation
Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry

Why you should join us

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.