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Functional Verification Architect, Oxford
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Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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26
Posted:
22.03.2025
Expiry Date:
06.05.2025
Job Description:
Activities cover:
* Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)
* Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites
* Launch vehicles
* Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream
* Interplanetary exploration and navigation
* Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)
* System and mission design
Main Duties:
The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:
* Overall responsible for the verification of the GNC subsystem (E2E);
* Responsible for reviewing the technical requirements alongside the top level test/V&V plan;
* Develop detailed Test Requirement Specification (TRS) for the GNC subsystem tests;
* Responsible for ensuring the test plan is implemented/followed, tests are appropriately completed and documented;
* Follow internal process defined by the AOCS/GNC competence center;
* Closing out the requirements demonstrating the appropriate verification results for each requirement
The activities involved may include:
* Verification of the GNC subsystem;
* V&V plan elaboration and review;
* Ensure test plan is properly executed and documented;
* Elaborate and improve internal processes;
* Interface with the overall system team;
* Technical and team management
Education:
Required: A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.g., Physics, Maths)
Desired: Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD) with a focus on aeronautical / aerospace engineering.
Professional Experience:
Required: Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies would also be considered). With experience in:
* One or more avionics verifications campaigns (either leading them or as an IVVQ/Avionics Verification engineer);
* Flight operations
* GNC solutions for space applications;
Desired: Engineer with 5 or more years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies should also be considered)
The position will be tailored to the level of experience; additional industrial and/or academic experience would be viewed very positively.
Technical Requirements:
Required: The following capabilities are required for the post:
* A strong background in functional verification
* Capacity to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems
* Good capacity to define and enforce processes
* Good capacity to understand the context and tailor in advance the plan
Desired: The following capabilities are desired for the post:
* Experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes
* Experience in avionics verifications campaigns
* Solid theoretical background in GNC/AOCS
Language Skills:
Good level of English, spoken and written
Personal Skills:
* Capability to integrate in and work within a team
* Self-initiative
* Autonomy and self-development
* Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues
Please enclose a motivation letter with the application.
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