Communications Systems Engineer
Team Tumbleweed
- Delft, Zuid-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
Team Tumbleweed is a new space pioneering team of young scientists and engineers from across the world, with the main goal of disrupting conventional Martian exploration methods, by developing a swarm of foldable, lightweight rovers. Our innovative approach will reduce cost, risks and will provide valuable scientific data from different points in space-time of the Martian surface.Job description:
We are looking for a highly motivated and result oriented unpaid volunteer to help with the transmission and receive sub-system of our Tumbleweed Rovers. The Tumbleweed rovers will collect a lot of scientific data and we need to be able to transmit this back to Earth using relay satellites orbiting Mars.Tasks to be PerformedSystem Design & Development:Design, development and test of spacecraft transponder module and antenna systemsDefine mission communication architecture, including transceiver and receiver modules with their interfaces to power distribution systems and onboard data handling computersDevelop simulation blocks for system analysis within the Martian environment (transceiver, receiver, RF front-end, antenna, power management system) for independent evaluation of critical power budgets and data ratesResearch & Development and Lab Support:Support laboratory activities concerning design and development or verification of hardware-in-loop test architecturesActive involvement in critical R&D activities supported by simulation of communication windows and data rates, worst case analysis and laboratory testing of overall system or critical sub-componentsParticipate in make-or-buy decisions by systematically performing trade-off analysis and market research for potential sub-component candidatesRequired Background & ExperienceEducation:Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Software EngineeringPython Programming course is a requirement. Please indicate on your CV in which degree you took the course.Master's degree that includes space/satellite communications as subject would be an advantageTechnical Skills:Experience in the development of computer model-based simulatorsGood Python programming knowledge is a requirementGood knowledge of digital and analog electronics and digital communication techniquesSignal processing techniques and secure communication techniquesSpecialized Knowledge - Familiarity Required:Telemetry, tracking and command systemsAnalog and Digital Electronics (RF Electronics is an asset)Digital communication techniques, signal processing techniques and secure communication techniquesHigh speed payload data transmittersTransponders and PCB designSoft SkillsExcellent spoken and written EnglishGood communication abilities and comfortable working in a diverse and multinational team environmentSolution driven and technical enthusiastPassion for space exploration and innovationIntrinsic motivation for solving challenging problemsWhat we offer:Work in a dynamic, international and collaborative environment.Possibility of publishing technical academic papers and participating in space related conferences.Networking and propelling your career in aerospace engineeringCheck other perks and apply on the following: