EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER (WITH EXPERIENCE) FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS
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 was founded in 2006, and provides complex turn-key solutions to Space and Science (Astrophysics, Accelerators, Lasers and Nuclear Fusion) applications. AVS is an established EN9100 provider of instrumentation (NASA, CERN, ESA, Airbus, RAFAEL, ISRO, VO…) and counts with over 50 instruments to UKRI-STFC sites in the UK (Harwell, Culham, etc.).
AVS is a multinational SME with dedicated offices next to the large scientific facilities (France, Madrid, Canaries, Seville and Aberdeen) and 5 main sites (two in the Basque Country, Valencia (ES), Westcott (UK) and Ithaca, NY (US)). All sites are composed of multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical and design, analysis, electronics, systems and MAIT) and management support (Project Management, Commercial, Administration, Purchase and Quality). These functions are supported by a wide range of facilities, including more than 30,000 m2 of workshops, clean rooms, and labs in order to support projects and technology developments across all the disciplines and stages.
AVS has a total of more than 200 employees, with a turnover of approximately 23 M€/year, and a backlog of 50 M€. AVS has large industrial capacity to deliver micro-mechanisms, plasma devices, CFRP structures, large mechatronic systems and other components such as quantum detectors. Moreover, AVS’ industrial capacity includes environmental testing, clean rooms, cleaning facilities, Flat-sat and high-voltage electronic labs, Metrology labs, and fluidic and thermal testing sites.
And in order to deliver such complex solutions, we seek highly qualified and technology-passionate candidates to join our team in Westcott and Aberdeen on 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.
WE ARE...
We are a friendly team, who work flexibly. Once probation has been passed, some working at home days may be possible. We offer 27 days of annual leave + bank holidays. Private healthcare is available after 12-18 months in the role, dependent on passing probation and performance review. Unlimited supplies of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. A modern working environment with EV charging points, a large car park, changing facilities (including a shower) and kitchen area.
ARE YOU?...
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have experience working as a Project Manager in hardware/upstream technologies? Specifically about Mechanisms, Mechatronic, Electronic or Robotic systems? Are you an organised person with experience in Project Management?
JOB DESCRIPTION / 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 for 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:
* Masters in Engineering (MEng) or MPhys or MSc in Electronics or Space related topics.
* First degree(s).
* 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 >4 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£42,500.00 per year
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
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesbury
Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: AVS.HR.ESWE
Expected start date: 30/11/2024
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