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Employer:AVS Added Value Solutions UK (AVS UK)
Position:Embedded Software Engineer (Space applications)
Salary:£37,500 – £45,000 a year
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Work location:Aylesbury(hybrid)
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
OUR SUCCESS IS OUR PEOPLE
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have experience developing embedded software, test software, firmware, embedded control systems, etc. for Space applications? We seek for highly-qualified and technology-passionate candidates to join our team in Westcott in a permanent basis, and to keep upfront with the latest technologies and developments of #spacetechnology #spacemechanisms #spaceexploration, offering a long-term prospect, where you could build-up your professional career.
This is a full-time role based at the new AVS facilities in Westcott, with fully dedicated MAIT facilities. You will be expected to be on site 5 days per week for the first 3 months probation period, before transitioning to a hybrid working environment with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week working from home. We also offer additional employment benefits such as health insurance, TOIL and a flexi-time policy, with up to 2 additional flexi days permitted per month.
Our success is based on our people. We build trust through our technological and scientific competencies, strong dedication to our work, and are conscious about the importance of these qualities to enable our clients to achieve scientific and technical breakthroughs.
AVS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
DESCRIPTION
AVS is looking to expand its electronics team capabilities with the addition of an embedded software engineer to support our ongoing programs. You will be supporting the development of the next generation of embedded systems for real flight ESA and Science, Deep-Space, LEO and Exploration missions. These typically focus on Power Conversion Processing, Distribution and Conditioning Units, Control systems, and Motor and Actuator controllers. Applications are end-less: from Power Processing Units (PPU) for green chemical and electric propulsion solutions, to drive and control electronics for high-precision pointing mechanisms and robotics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Design and test of software/firmware for space applications on every stage of product development from the prototyping to flight systems and operation in-flight support (if needed).
● Trade-offs for the selection of the best architecture approach for control systems. Custom designs for new conceptual architecture and design of electronic systems for propulsion, ISRU and mechanisms.
● Definition of control system software/firmware architectures and designs from specifications and requirements from the end-users, customers, and own proprietary products.
● Testing and designing test software to test control systems.
● Planning of qualification and acceptance test campaigns related to control systems development.
● Support to system engineers and definition / implementation of the development and verification approach, producing corresponding documentation, i.e. design, development & verification plans, design reports, ICD, VCD, test plans, etc.
● Analysis of engineering model test results and correlating to modelling and analysis.
● Technical support to analysis engineers for thermal, mechanical FEA, etc.
● Technical support to MAIT for related fabrication, assembly, integration and tests tasks.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION:
● More than 3 years of industry experience involved in the development of software/firmware for electronics systems for Space applications or other industries with requirements to high reliability.
● Experience working with ARM Cortex based and MSP430 microcontrollers.
● Experience working with communication interfaces: RS422/485, CAN
● Bare-metal and HAL drivers development following the software reliability standards.
● Practical experience with hardware building and testing processes, incl.: wiring, soldering, using measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
● Able to communicate effectively and professionally with technical customers and other Space Engineer experts to produce, challenge and verify technical, functional, and test requirements and manage expectations.
● Able to work with tight deadlines and with several projects in parallel.
● Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Well educated and mannered, and technology-passionate
DESIRED SPECIFICATION:
● Masters in Engineering (MEng) or MPhys or MSc in Electronics or Space related topics.
● Full lifecycle experience from prototype to electronics flight hardware development and building (TRL>7).
● Practical experience with development of configuration for FPGA-based control systems.
● Experience working with MIL-1553b data bus.
● Knowledge of ESA ECSS standards
● Ideally >5 years of experience developing electronics systems for Space applications.
If interested, or would like any further information, email hr@a-v-s.uk. When you are ready to apply, send your CV with a covering email setting out what interests you in the role, as well as ensuring that you fulfill the MINIMUM requirements, and if not, why you would be a good candidate.
We can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship to the right candidates without the right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
● Additional leave
● Casual dress
● Company pension
● Flexitime
● Health & wellbeing programme
● Life insurance
● On-site parking
● Private dental insurance
● Private medical insurance
● Relocation assistance
● Sick pay
● Work from home
Work Location:hybrid remote
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APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!