Hardware Design Engineer

YOU ASK:

“Why TRL SPACE?”

Maybe, because history is now and together with you we can change its course. Czech flag on the Moon and our products and services on every continent. This is our vision for 2030. The company was founded with the sole purpose to bring together the best experts, engineers and scientists to the Czech Republic and to work on great things.

Or, because we aim to be a global company which as a system integrator delivers complete missions. We also have our own products which we sell worldwide. And our mission is to make the Czech Republic one of the prime countries within the space industry. We connect industry, academia, and science centres not only from CZ but also from other countries in central and eastern Europe. We are stronger together. We partnered for one common goal: to collect geological data and uncover the unknown about the Moon surface and subsurface. The results of such a joint work will land on the Moon together with the Czech flag. The flag is a symbol representing the fact that countries from central and eastern Europe can do great missions and be part of the Space First League.

YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

“What are you working on right now?”

We’re a Czech company that supplies satellites and space probes. We design, produce, and assemble them precisely according to the demands of our customers from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Central and Southern America. We work on two EO satellites and one Moon probe. We know how to use state-of-the-art technologies such as additive manufacturing and we integrate these technologies into our products. And that is just a small example of what we do!

YOU WANT TO KNOW:

“What would your job look like?”

Design of hardware for space applications, including PCB design, simulation, and testing;
Harness design;
If the hardware development is outsourced you are the primary technical point of contact;
Collaboration on system-level architecture and integration of electronics into spacecraft and ground systems;
Hands-on work with electronics modules (in-house developed, COTS or developed in cooperation with Subco) - testing, debugging, optimization;
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with space-grade standards and radiation resistance;
Role as Electronics System Engineer, where you'll oversee and support the integration of electronic systems for the entire mission;
Cooperation with teams across various disciplines (thermal, structural, software, and mission operations);
You collaborate with the other team members to identify requirements for electronic solutions;
In collaboration with team members, you develop interface specifications and other design documents;
You oversee and are present during the verification and testing process;
Preparation and evaluation of EMC testing, support with environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum if needed);
Troubleshooting, prototyping, and iterative improvements of existing designs;
Participation in design reviews and providing feedback on other systems’ integration;
Documentation of your work and active contribution to the team’s knowledge base;
You produce and control hardware software documentation: ATP, BOM, Schematics, Gerbers, etc.;
You are responsible for executing Trade Studies and selection of COTS electronic solutions;
You participate in FW/SW/RTL development and FW/SW/RTL verification on target;
You lead regulatory product tests in the areas of electrical safety, CE marking, EMC and EMI;
You support transfer to manufacturing activities;
You are responsible for concept of operations development, system and product design, technical risk management, interface definition and control - in regards to electronics;
You oversee and are present during the verification and testing process;
You assist with program management, schedule tracking, and product management;
You keep deadlines, control outputs and their quality;
You communicate with customers, suppliers and partners;
You are part of the overall company strategy and management;
You manage the development, qualification and delivery of the assigned space system/subsystem.

YOU FIGURE:

“What do we
expect from you?”

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field;
3+ years of relevant experience in electronics design and development as part of a full-time contract;
Experience with Circuit and PCB design (We use Altium);
Experience in debugging of electronic circuits and in conducting root cause analysis on both PCBA and system level;
Ability to define requirements and interface with external suppliers;
Willingness to take on both development and system-level responsibilities;
Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving;
Attention to detail and ability to work in a high-reliability environment;
Proficiency in hardware design for digital electronics (FPGA, MCU, DDRx, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, LVDS, …);
Knowledge of analog electronics;
Experience in laboratory using test equipment like oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer;
Experience in design for EMC;
Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively;
Ability to prepare technical documentation and reports;
Ability to manage relationships between the technical team and the customer as well as good communication skills;
Fluent English;
Passion for Space;
Willingness to travel;
Courage to accept responsibility and make decisions;
You can explain problems and communicate effectively with people outside of your technical focus (System engineer, Mechanical engineer, Customer, …).

We appreciate finding overlap in any of the following areas:
Familiar with Python (you can write your own script of modify existing);
Experience with space-grade electronics and radiation-resistant design;
Experience with embedded software development (whether in C for MCUs or in VHDL/Verilog for FPGAs);
Knowledge of RF systems and signal processing;
Experience with the design of autonomous systems, control systems, etc;
Hands-on experience with power/battery electronics and high-speed communication systems;
Experience with EMC/ESD testing;
Previous experience with ESA or space commercial projects;
Familiarity with industry standards for space electronics (ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.).

IN RETURN:

“What can you expect from us?”

Full-time contract and flexible working hours;
Meaningful benefits;
Tasty coffee, time-to-time draft beer, homemade cookies, and BBQ;
Fairness, transparency, responsibility, freedom, and full trust;
Group of people who dare to take risks, are humble, playful, and are not afraid of experiments;
Depending on availability, you can use our electronics lab for your hobby projects (outside working hours and not for commercial purposes);
English lessons with native speakers and other opportunities for further education;
Phone contract including iPhone (we have Android choice, too);
Projects that are beyond belief and customers from Europe, Africa, America and Asia.

YOU READ IT TILL THE END AND YOU LIKED IT:

“What should I do now?”

Take a deep breath and drop us an email. You can attach your CV, send a link to your LinkedIn or just write a few words about yourself whatever you like. You will hear from Jana soon and we will be looking forward to seeing you at a potential interview.