CubeSat Systems Engineer

i2CAT Foundation

Barcelona, Spain

As a CubeSat Subsystems Engineer at i2CAT, you will participate in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of CubeSat missions with a focus on advanced telecommunications payloads, including 6G technologies. This position is crucial to the Space Communications department's mission of advancing in the research of satellite communication technologies.

The responsibilities of the selected candidate

Provide technical support throughout all stages of a CubeSat mission, including the planning phase and subsystems design and integration;
Define precise specifications for CubeSat subsystems and draft of the corresponding technical requirements;
Participate in the development of FlatSats, ensuring that all subsystems and components function seamlessly together in a simulated ground environment;
Provide support to the Space Comms department's research activities, aiding in the advancement of 5G/6G space communication technologies;
Assist in the management of CubeSat missions, ensuring their proper integration and operation with the ground infrastructure of the department and with the payload users.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field;
Familiarity with CubeSat subsystem design and integration;
Understanding of telecommunications technologies, particularly as applied to satellite communications;
Ability to address challenges effectively and work under project timelines;
Proven capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment;
Good English level, both written and oral;
Expertise in C/C++ and python programming languages;
Knowledge in satellite systems and dynamics.

Desired requirements:

Experience in CubeSat projects, especially in telecommunications payloads;
Hands-on experience in the design and integration of CubeSat subsystems;
Knowledge of the latest advancements in telecommunications, including 6G, and their application in space environments;
Capability to innovate and think creatively in solving technical challenges;
Ability to work flexibly and manage various project elements efficiently;
Excellent communication abilities for effective coordination across various teams and projects;
Expertise in Network Simulator version 3.

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