Consultant FPGA Design Engineer

Our Client is looking for a Consultant FPGA Design Engineer  to work in their Research and Development Department, which is actively involved in the field of optical communications for satellite applications, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

The Consultant will support the design, realisation and operation of a new test-facility aiming at assessing and certifying the interoperability of Optical Communication Terminal Payloads.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate High-Speed Modems and DSP blocks (> 100 Gb/s)
• Conduct test-campaigns following relevant standards
• Active participation in international standardisation committees

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for the development of new technologies
• Degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Science
• Typically 10+ years' experience
• Knowledge of High-Speed Serial-Transceiver Designs in FPGA
• Implement protocols
• Hardware design selection
• Coding and data handling experience
• “Problem Solving” attitude, autonomy and “pro-activity”
• Team leadership
• Willingness to learn new tools and methodologies

Location

This is a contract position based in Livorno, Italy. There is flexibility for on-site/Remote/Hybrid working.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.

Employment Offer

• € Attractive rate
• A stimulating challenge, and the opportunity to work in autonomy
• The opportunity to work in a unique test-facility environment in Europe
• Remote/Hybrid working options

We are looking for the Consultant to start immediately.

Apply now for this exciting consulting opportunity in Italy.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Optical Designers

Our Client is looking for Optical Designers  to work in their Research and Development Department, which is actively involved in the field of optical communications for satellite applications, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

The candidates will support the design, realisation and operation of a new test-facility aiming at assessing and certifying the interoperability of Optical Communication Terminal Payloads.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate optical systems to assessing performances of optical communication payloads
• Conduct test-campaigns following relevant standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for the development of new technologies
• Degree in Engineering or Physics
• Experience in Optical Systems Design and testing (telescopes and imaging systems)
• PhD in relevant fields is appreciated, but not mandatory
• “Problem Solving” attitude, autonomy and “pro-activity”
• Willingness to learn new tools and methodologies

Location

These are full time permanent positions in Livorno, Italy. There is an option for these to be contract positions.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.

Employment Offer

• Competitive Salary (based on the previous experience)
• A stimulating position, and the opportunity to work in autonomy
• The opportunity to work in a unique test-facility environment in Europe
• A professional growth opportunity

We are looking for candidates to start immediately.

Apply now to begin your next exciting space career in Italy.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Telecommunication Engineers

Our Client is looking for Telecommunication Engineers to work in their Research and Development Department, which is actively involved in the field of optical communications for satellite applications, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

The candidates will support the design, realisation and operation of a new test-facility aiming at assessing and certifying the interoperability of Optical Communication Terminal Payloads.

Responsibilities

• Participating in design and validation of test-benches for free-space optical communication systems and devices operating at very high bit-rates (> 100 Gb/s)
• Conduct test-campaigns following relevant standards
• Active participation in international standardisation committees

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for the development of new technologies
• Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
• Basic knowledge of tests and measurement practices for signal integrity analysis, assessment of transmission systems and telecom opto-electronic devices
• Knowledge of automation/data analysis software environment (LabView, Python, C)
• PhD in relevant fields is appreciated, but not mandatory
• “Problem Solving” attitude, autonomy and “pro-activity”
• Willingness to learn new tools and methodologies

Location

These are full time permanent positions in Livorno, Italy. There is an option for these to be contract positions.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.

Employment Offer

• Competitive Salary (based on the previous experience)
• A stimulating position, and the opportunity to work in autonomy
• The opportunity to work in a unique test-facility environment in Europe
• A professional growth opportunity

We are looking for candidates to start immediately.

Apply now to begin your next exciting space career in Italy.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Data Processing Software Engineer(s)

Our Client, TERMA is URGENTLY looking for Data Processing Software Engineer(s) to join them in Germany. These exciting roles will involve working on various client satellite projects, including but not limited to, Satellite Instruments, Earth Observation (EO) satellites and their operational missions including their Ground Segments.

The Data Processing Engineers will support the development of new programmes and the maintenance and evolution of online Ground Segment components, with a focus on near real-time Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 data processing for various Customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, design, implement and integrate architectures or elements of architectures for data processing ground segments and their components – with special emphasis on level 0, level 1, and level 2 near real-time data processing
• Maintain and evolve existing operational data processing ground segments applications or application components especially for those under configuration control
• Expert advice to the procurement and installation of software, and the co-ordination of software releases with external providers of support services
• Generate formal project documentation
• Participation in meetings and formal reviews

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Eligibility to work and/or gain a work permit to work in a permanent position in Germany, Europe
• University degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education relevant for the tasks in hand;  Master degree is also welcome
• Fluency in English
• Excellent technical writing skills, in particular in formal technical documentation, e.g. requirements, design documentation, test procedures and maintenance procedures
• Experience with the Qualification and Production Phase with preparation of Integration, E2E SW and Acceptance Test Readiness/Results Reviews data packages
• Experience in the Feasibility and Requirements definition/consolidation phase with participation in Requirement Reviews and/or Design Reviews
• Experience in engineering activities for I&V campaigns including definition of test plans, coordination and validations
• Experience of operating and maintaining software systems in Linux, AIX and Solaris
• Competence in software testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation
• Excellent communication, presentation and team working
• Capability to be independent and to adapt to a rapidly changing, often stressful environment is also essential
• Understanding of and experience with, git, gitlab and svn

Desired Skills

• Experience with change management processes
• Requirements management experience using DOORS
• Experience with operational Earth Observation science data processing
• Knowledge of relevant standards, quality assurance and configuration management principles and applications
• C++/C programming languages experience in Linux, AIX, and Solaris environments
• Use of and application programming of database systems
• Software debugging, memory analysis, and profiling
• Understanding of, and experience with, software building and packaging, specifically make, CMake and RPM
• Competence in the use of scripting languages (e.g., bash, shell and Perl) and high-level languages (e.g., Python and Java)

Experience in data analytics for satellite EO product data is considered as an advantage.

You might be required in case of exceptional circumstances (e.g. commissioning phases, initial operational projects, etc.) to provide on-call support for monitoring and supporting operational teams in daily activities.

Location

These are full-time permanent positions with TERMA in Germany, Europe.

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to work and/or gain a work permit to work in a permanent position in Germany, Europe.

TERMA are able to offer VISA sponsorship for candidates to work in Germany, Europe.

Employment Offer

At TERMA, the Benefits, besides the standard benefits you would expect, such as holidays, health insurance or pension, we offer a variety of support packages to help you with settling into your new job:

• €Attractive permanent position salary package depending on experience
• On-boarding (welcome to TERMA goody bag)
• Relocation assistance to Germany (if applicable)
• High degree of work-life balance due to flexible working hours
• IT Support/Computer/Monitor(s) for home and office
• Home office support (€200.00)
• Professional career development and trainings
• Health and safety at the workplace
• Assisting you in your business trips
• Kindergarten allowance
• Staff associations & Social clubs
• Corporate events and activities (Christmas Party, summer party or other similar events during the year)
• Anniversaries celebrations and gifts
• Birthday gift (Geschenkkarten)
• 49 € contribution for Deutschlandticket - train ticket or equivalent via Edenred voucher Card
• Christmas gift (approximately €150.00)
• Corporate benefits platform (a platform with a variety of discounts from the best vendors - www.mitarbeiterangebote.de)
• TERMA business phone (iPhone)
• Cafeteria area at TERMA´s office with free coffee, tea selection and sparkling water
• Thirty days of paid vacation
• Extra Holiday Entitlement (customer holidays, if applicable)
• Company doctor (Arbeitsmedizin – external doctor)
• Computer Glasses
• Influenza Vaccination
• Health Insurance
• Company pension scheme (direct insurance) (min 50EUR paid by TERMA)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Life Insurance

Apply now to begin your next exciting career in Germany with TERMA.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

System/Test Engineer Power Electronics

Our Client is looking for a System/Test Engineer Power Electronics to join their team in Austria.

You will join a highly dynamic development team, supporting with your excellent skills a new and highly competitive product in the automotive industry. This new product for battery cell testing is based on our Client's very successful product from the space domain (power test equipment for satellites).

These battery cell testers are used in the various stages of assembly, integration, verification and testing of the different subsystems of battery manufacturers. Their goal is to design, configure, assemble, integrate, and test the company's own products to finally deliver them to their customers (battery manufacturers) and put them into operation at their customer premises.

With your power electronics background you will translate the requirements from Product Line Management (PLM) to manage requirements for the system architecture and create the related requirements for the development team (HW and SW). You will validate the solutions through testing (testcase definition and execution). Your main interfaces are the R&D HW and SW Architects and the PLM.

Responsibilities

• Supporting their Product Line Manager (PLM) in requirement engineering
• Requirement specification for their SW and HW development teams
• Push and drive the development teams
• Creation of test plans and test specifications based on customer and internal requirements
• Design and evaluation of test setups
• Integration of test setups into a common automated test platform
• Testing and verification of electronic circuits, bug fixing, update of schematics and documentation
• Documentation, analysis and reporting of test results

As you will be working on a cutting-edge design of a power electronics product, your diligence and experience will be vital for the overall success of the R&D project. Your commitment will make it possible to develop a turnkey solution for satellite testing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) at a Technical University within electronics, electrical engineering etc., or at University of Applied Science (FH)
• Several years of professional experience and experience within the automotive test industry is a plus
• DOORS – Requirement engineering (or similar requirement engineering tool/method)
• Expertise in Python – test strategy and automation
• Confidence in the use of test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies and multimeters)
• Good know-how in power electronics and switching power supplies
• Experience with Java script and SCPI commands
• Excellent English skills, both in writing and orally
• Knowledge of similar power test systems for – optimally – satellite or automotive power subsystems
• Background in SW: C, C++, Java, FPGA and DSP
• Analytical and solution orientated, take ownership and responsibility
• Technical and social competences to successfully interact with the other teams (Mechanics, Hardware, Software and Procurement Quality)
• Intercultural cooperation
• Team player

Location

This is a full time position in Austria with reference to our Client's office in Vienna, remote work possible (max. 50%).

Eligibility

Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.

Employment Offer

Our Client is an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. They value their colleagues and their meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

During your onboarding, you can expect a thorough introduction and training in their systems and processes, as well as a strong focus on teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally.

The company culture is autonomous and engaging and they acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

Different company locations offer various social activities to bring all their colleagues together.

We are looking for someone to start immediately.

Apply now to begin your next exciting space career.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Senior RF System Architect - Satellite Test System

Our Client is looking for a Senior RF System Architect - Satellite Test System to join their team in Austria.

Our Client specialises in providing mission-critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Their core purpose is to deliver security for countries, allies and individuals. They operate across various sectors, with security being a central focus. Their advanced technologies are designed to ensure the safety of people during both peaceful and conflict situations. Their systems offer security on land, at sea and in the air.

They place a strong emphasis on diversity, fostering an environment that brings together individuals with different cultural and professional backgrounds who are passionate about what they do.

• Joining a highly dynamic development team, you will assume the lead System Architect Engineer position in Software Defined Radio (SDR) development projects
• Overseeing SDR code review, SDR coding tasks and coordination of assigned experts
• Additionally, you will play a vital role in solution architecture and maintaining it in line with the Product Line Manager's definition and project-specific requirements
• As a key member of the team, your expertise in RF technology and RF measurements for satellite radio bands will be crucial
• You will be responsible for the full delivery life cycle, from customer requirements to customer acceptance and warranty for test systems for satellite RF-subsystems

Responsibilities

• Managing international internal and external stakeholders
• Management of project-specific requirements and necessary adaptations to the base architecture
• Contribution to project-specific solutions, including design, coding, system testing and documentation
• Test systems for satellite RF-subsystems and SDR development projects
• Implementation of a solution architecture as a common basis for project-specific adaptations
• Cooperation with other project departments, such as PM and QA
• Adherence to relevant industry quality standards
• Support for the Product Line Manager in defining the solution road map
• Generating new ideas for future products and new markets
• Writing scientific papers and representing the company at expert conferences
• Writing scientific proposals for future products to relevant parties

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in digital signal processing and Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Expertise in RF technology and RF measurements for satellite radio bands
• Knowledge of RF measurement techniques and equipment
• Familiarity with the CCSDS standard
• Strong C++ coding skills, along with experience in Linux and bash scripting
• Understanding of integration concepts for industry-grade solutions
• Familiarity with test automation principles and best practices
• Proficiency in English
• Several years of related industry experience, preferably in the space domain
• Knowledge of Pothosware and GNU Radio
• Experience as a system/solution architect for related industry solutions
• Exposure to RF Satellite Test-Systems or similar RF systems
• Previous involvement in team and stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ownership and responsibility
• Resilience and social competence for effective stakeholder interactions
• Leadership qualities and ability to work in an intercultural environment
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset

Location

This is a full time position in Austria with reference to our Client's office in Vienna, remote work possible (max. 50%).

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance. This means for example, that you must have lived in a NATO/EU country for the past 7 years, interrupted only by short stays abroad.

Employment Offer

Our Client is an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. They value their colleagues and their meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

During your onboarding, you can expect a thorough introduction and training in their systems and processes, as well as a strong focus on teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally.

The company culture is autonomous and engaging and they acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

Different company locations offer various social activities to bring all their colleagues together.

We are looking for someone to start immediately.

Apply now to begin your next exciting space career.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Communications Systems Engineer

Our Client, Celestia Technologies Group is an international, multi technology group focused on continuous innovation in spacecraft communications. They deliver technology products, systems and services to the space, defence, telecoms and satellite markets, investing in research and development to give their customers a true competitive edge. They are experts in RF Engineering, Ground Station Systems, Payload Simulation and Testing and loT and offer a fully integrated Ground Station installation approach.

Global in reach, their multi-disciplined teams create smart responses to communications challenges using new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking. For over 25 years, their business has been synonymous with world-class innovation, quality and engineering excellence with a customer focus.

TTINorte is a highly innovative company offering a range of specialist solutions in radiofrequency, antenna technologies, satellite ground stations and test and monitoring & control systems. The company has over 25 years' experience working for customers across the satellite communications, broadcast, aerospace and defence markets. They are an eighty plus strong team based in Spain with a wide range of collaborators elsewhere that allows them to serve their customers all around the world. As a company, they invest heavily in research and development so that they can continually develop innovative new products and services.

With increasing commitments and anticipated growth, we are hiring engineers across several disciplines at both offices in Santander and Madrid, Spain. This specific role is for a Software Developer to join the team based in Madrid.

Responsibilities

The new colleague will be involved in System Engineering activities with special focus on 5G, satellite communications and aircraft connectivity (high level architecture and interfaces definition, state-of-the art and trade-offs and analysis). You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

If you know your Satellite Communications, 5G Communications, have proven capacity for assessing systems, determining problems, providing solutions to issues that arise, designing systems and upgrading systems, this could be just the role for you.

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication or Systems Engineering.

We are looking for engineers who want to join a team in a dynamic, high tech company with the enthusiasm and experience to help find novel solutions for radiofrequency and antenna technologies.

Employment Package

Working at Celestia will give you the opportunity to develop your career by working on highly innovative projects. Furthermore, the offer includes:

• Good primary and secondary terms of employment
• Flexible working hours
• An office that is easy to access by car and by public transport

Celestia prefer that you work at the office, with occasional travel to their international sites. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive, and able to maximise their individual potential.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Software Developer

Our Client, Celestia Technologies Group is an international, multi technology group focused on continuous innovation in spacecraft communications. They deliver technology products, systems and services to the space, defence, telecoms and satellite markets, investing in research and development to give their customers a true competitive edge. They are experts in RF Engineering, Ground Station Systems, Payload Simulation and Testing and loT and offer a fully integrated Ground Station installation approach.

Global in reach, their multi-disciplined teams create smart responses to communications challenges using new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking. For over 25 years, their business has been synonymous with world-class innovation, quality and engineering excellence with a customer focus.

TTINorte is a highly innovative company offering a range of specialist solutions in radiofrequency, antenna technologies, satellite ground stations and test and monitoring & control systems. The company has over 25 years' experience working for customers across the satellite communications, broadcast, aerospace and defence markets. They are an eighty plus strong team based in Spain with a wide range of collaborators elsewhere that allows them to serve their customers all around the world. As a company, they invest heavily in research and development so that they can continually develop innovative new products and services.

With increasing commitments and anticipated growth, we are hiring engineers across several disciplines at both offices in Santander and Madrid, Spain. This specific role is for a Software Developer to join the team based in Madrid.

Responsibilities

The new colleague will be a multidisciplinary Software Developer able to deal with the development of different kinds of software, including data processing, data presentation, data acquisition, instrumentation drivers and user interface. They will also ideally have a basic understanding of ground stations and be able to get up to speed quickly on a range of topics and tasks.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

If you know your communication protocols (TCP), inter-process communications, multithreading, SCM systems, e.g. SVN, GIT, remote programming e.g. TCP/IP, VISA, SCM systems, e.g. SVN, GIT, GUI development frameworks e.g. QT SciPy ecosystem, Virtualisation Techniques and Operating System: Linux, this could be just the role for you.

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication or Systems Engineering.

The teams design, test and analyse using Python, C/C++, Java, SOL (PostgreSQL, mysql) and Matlab development tools.

We are looking for engineers who want to join a team in a dynamic, high tech company with the enthusiasm and experience to help find novel solutions for radiofrequency and antenna technologies.

Employment Package

Working at Celestia will give you the opportunity to develop your career by working on highly innovative projects. Furthermore, the offer includes:

• Good primary and secondary terms of employment
• Flexible working hours
• An office that is easy to access by car and by public transport

Celestia prefer that you work at the office, with occasional travel to their international sites. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive, and able to maximise their individual potential.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Ground Segment Systems Engineer / Project Manager

Our Client, Celestia Technologies Group is an international, multi technology group focused on continuous innovation in spacecraft communications. They deliver technology products, systems and services to the space, defence, telecoms and satellite markets, investing in research and development to give their customers a true competitive edge. They are experts in RF Engineering, Ground Station Systems, Payload Simulation and Testing and loT and offer a fully integrated Ground Station installation approach.

Global in reach, their multi-disciplined teams create smart responses to communications challenges using new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking. For over 25 years, their business has been synonymous with world-class innovation, quality and engineering excellence with a customer focus.

TTINorte is a highly innovative company offering a range of specialist solutions in radiofrequency, antenna technologies, satellite ground stations and test and monitoring & control systems. The company has over 25 years' experience working for customers across the satellite communications, broadcast, aerospace and defence markets. They are an eighty plus strong team based in Spain with a wide range of collaborators elsewhere that allows them to serve their customers all around the world. As a company, they invest heavily in research and development so that they can continually develop innovative new products and services.

With increasing commitments and anticipated growth, we are hiring engineers across several disciplines at both offices in Santander and Madrid, Spain. This specific role is for a Ground Segment Systems Engineer / Project Manager to join the team based in Madrid.

Responsibilities

The new colleague will be a cross-trained Senior System Engineer with Project Management skills able to face new challenges and has experience in Satellite Ground Segment Projects and Ground Station Engineering. You be involved in Ground Segment System Engineering activities with special focus on Navigation satellites (high level architecture and interfaces definition, state-of-the art and trade-offs and analysis).

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

If you know your Satellite Communications, Satellite Navigation, Ground Stations Engineering and Space Project Management organisation standards (ECSS) this could be just the role for you.

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication or Systems Engineering.

We are looking for engineers who want to join a team in a dynamic, high tech company with the enthusiasm and experience to help find novel solutions for radiofrequency and antenna technologies.

Employment Package

Working at Celestia will give you the opportunity to develop your career by working on highly innovative projects. Furthermore, the offer includes:

• Good primary and secondary terms of employment
• Flexible working hours
• An office that is easy to access by car and by public transport

Celestia prefer that you work at the office, with occasional travel to their international sites. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive, and able to maximise their individual potential.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Product Assurance Engineer

Our Client, Celestia Antwerp BV is active in the space sector enabling customers to fulfil their needs for Satellite Integration with products ranging from Ground Station to Test Systems. The company is currently expanding its activities in the global space industry.

Operating from the beautiful city of Antwerp in Belgium, they are looking for key personnel. Are you driven by a highly innovative technical environment? Are you looking for challenges enabling you to take an active role in Space programmes?

You will be the responsible for providing Product Assurance for their products and projects. Furthermore, your support will be appreciated for continuously improving their Quality Management System.

You will be working closely with the Quality Manager, Project team members, suppliers and customers. The positions are open for both Hardware and Software Product Assurance Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control during Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test activities
• Perform incoming inspection on purchased Products
• Manage compliance to Project and Product User requirements
• Ensure that quality requirements are adhered to
• Be responsible for flowing down upper-level quality requirements to suppliers
• Actively contribute to design and delivery reviews
• Generate quality records
• Manage control of non-conforming material or products

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electronics or ICT Engineering or SW Engineering or equivalent through experience
• Familiarity with the process of CE certification and the related EU directives
• Experience with Quality Control in an industrial environment would be an asset
• Familiarity with ESA related programs and projects is an asset
• Motivated, team player, dynamic, sense of ownership and commitment with a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to write technical documents
• Assertive personality to pursue the Quality mission
• Good customer relationship skills
• Excellent English language skills

Employment Package

A professional and stimulating Small Medium Enterprise (SME) working environment, with a good work-life balance in the space sector.

People starting at the company can rely on the experience of people already on-board to get started.

An attractive remuneration with many fringe benefits: hospital insurance, group insurance, travel insurance, meal vouchers, eco cheques, etc.

For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.