Description
The role of the propulsion operations team is to ensure customers can use our in-space propulsion systems in the way they need to complete their mission.
The team operates on the interface between software, electronics, propulsion hardware, and the customer. We collaborate closely with software and electrical engineers on our embedded control electronics. Together with project managers we talk to customers and determine what kind of manoeuvrers and operations they want to perform with the propulsion system. Working with the propulsion engineers, we determine how high-level concept of operations translate into the low-level read-out from sensors, and the actuation of heaters, valves, and igniters. With AIT we ensure smooth assembly, integration, and verification of propulsion systems.
Within this team, the focus of this internship position is on developing a communication device using embedded Linux for internal command and control of our systems during Assembly Integration and Testing (AIT) activities. This device communicates with our propulsion systems, and networked data handling software.
You will also get to have hands-on experience operating our propulsion systems!
Responsibilities
- Implement a plug-and-play communication system that links the propulsion software to existing networked data infrastructure.
- Interface with our propulsion systems using CAN and serial.
- Integrate with the existing testing infrastructure and tooling.
- Verify and validate user experience with the testing team.
Qualifications
- Working towards a degree in Embedded Systems, Software, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or another related field.
- Experience working with embedded Linux.
- Experience with software development (C, Python)
- Familiar with digital communication busses such as CAN, Ethernet, RS4-22, RS485
- Experience with network communication (APIs, web sockets)
- Interest in propulsion systems, hardware operations, and testing environments.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of working effectively in collaborative team environments and by yourself.
- Minimum 5 months internship duration.
Desired Experience
- Experience working with Gitlab.
- Experience working with networked data infrastructure.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work.
About Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.
Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We believe this access, in the form of a transportation network, will fundamentally change what’s possible from space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation:
- In-space propulsion
We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production. - In-space servicing
Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! - Spaceplane
We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.
Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.
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Skills Required
- Working towards a degree in Embedded Systems, Software, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
- Experience working with embedded Linux.
- Experience with software development (C, Python).
- Familiarity with digital communication busses such as CAN, Ethernet, RS4-22, RS485.
- Experience with network communication (APIs, web sockets).
- Interest in propulsion systems, hardware operations, and testing environments.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of working effectively in collaborative team environments and independently.
- Minimum 5 months internship duration.
- Experience working with GitLab.
- Experience working with networked data infrastructure.
What We Do
Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company dedicated to enabling the next generation of space users. They are building a scalable and sustainable space transportation network by developing reusable rocket-powered aircraft, such as the Aurora spaceplane, and green, non-toxic satellite propulsion systems. Their mission is to provide reliable, aircraft-like access to space and in-space mobility, effectively connecting Earth and space economies.
