We are looking for a Data Handling Subsystem Engineer
The Data Handling Subsystem (DHS) is the spacecraft subsystem in charge of receiving telecommands from Ground, as decoded by the Radio Frequency system, executing the on-board SW on the on-board computer, and interfacing all on-board electronic units, including mass memory, remote terminal units and payloads.
The candidate will immediately be assigned to one of the following roles:
- DHS Engineer on the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Mission. LISA is a third large mission (L3) of ESA’s Cosmic Vision science programme. LISA is the first space mission designed to observe gravitational waves (GW).
- DHS Engineer on the Gateway Airlock Module (GAM). The Airlock Module will be the habitable module providing Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) capability to the Gateway Cis-Lunar Station, part of the ARTEMIS Programme.
- DHS Engineer on the LightShip-1 Mission, the first European Electric Propulsion Tug with Communication and Navigation functionality, Exploration Science and Passenger delivery capability to Mars.
The key duties of a DHS engineer include:
- Contribution to the design and specification of Data Handling subsystem and of the needed units: On-Board Computer (OBC), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Mass memory Unit (MMU);
- Contribution to the design and specification of electrical and communication interfaces among the DH units and with the system avionics
- Support the design and specification of communication protocols used by the DH subsystem buses (MIL1553, CAN, SpaceWire, TTEthernet, , RS232, RS442, RS485, SPI, I2C etc.)
- Procurement of DH subsystem and of the relevant units following the subcontractor activities
- Support to DH subsystem integration and test (AIT) with system avionics
- Definition and specification of DH Test Benches used for the validation of the subsystem by Processor In the Loop(PIL), Hardware In the Loop (HIL) and Closed Loop tests
- Support requirements verification and resolution non-compliances
- Support technical and managerial meetings and formal reviews in front of the Customer
Required skills, experience and qualifications:
Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering possibly with focus on Embedded Systems or on Computer Science.
It is required professional experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience in DHS design or testing at subsystem or at unit level, and technical knowledge in the following areas:
- Knowledge of avionics architecture to perform trade off and choose design solutions
- Multicore space qualified microprocessors (LEON, PPC, etc.) and relevant development environment (GRMON, UBOOT, ECLIPSE)
- Knowledge of space qualified components used in the DH units (Memories, FPGA, ADC, DAC, etc.)
- Knowledge of structured programming technics and relevant programming languages (C, C++, Python) and also basic knowledge of Assembler
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating systems (RTEMS, VXWORKS) is appreciated
- Knowledge of modeling tools (Matlab/Simulink, PSPICE)
- Knowledge of VHDL and FPGA synthesis tools
- Knowledge of ECSS e CCSDS standards relevant to DH and Communications systems
- Proficient knowledge of English is required
- Availability to work abroad for short periods of time
- Ability to work in teams with people with different cultures
- Ability to present and discuss solutions and results in front of the Customer
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