Radiation Engineer for Space Electronics - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join us at The Exploration Company as a Radiation Engineer for Space Electronics. This remote opportunity allows you to contribute to the development of Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. Your expertise will ensure the radiation robustness of our electronic systems, crucial for our mission to democratize space.

What You'll Do

• Write and verify C code in Microcontrollers according to space quality standards, adapting it for radiation testing.
• Verify VHDL code for FPGAs, ensuring all necessary functions are validated for radiation testing.
• Collaborate with the design team to suggest radiation effects mitigations for analog and digital circuit boards.
• Develop test setups for radiation qualification of finished engineering models of flight hardware.
• Implement optimal test setups for radiation testing, working closely with Systems Engineers.
• Create and adapt test scripts in Python for test automation.
• Write test software to monitor systems under radiation.
• Analyze existing code and FPGA designs for verification and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Embedded Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in Microcontroller, FPGA, or SoC design and verification.
• Proficient in C programming for embedded systems.
• Solid knowledge of VHDL/Verilog.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory settings, including soldering and debugging prototype boards.
• Familiarity with radiation effects and failure mechanisms in electronic circuits.
• Experience with digital circuit design tools like KiCAD or Altium Designer is a plus.
• Knowledge of environmental qualification standards (ECSS, NASA-HBK, etc.) is advantageous.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado.
• Knowledge of programming and using laboratory equipment for electronics measurements.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance including visa sponsorship for those willing to relocate to Germany.
• Agile work environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Open and collaborative culture, promoting transparency and teamwork.
• Fun and engaging workplace focused on democratizing space.
• Comprehensive support packages to help you settle in your new role.

If you're ready to take on this challenge as a Radiation Engineer for Space Electronics, we encourage you to submit your CV for immediate consideration. Join us in our mission to explore and innovate in the realm of space technology!