Principal Engineer - Command and Data Handling at Space Machines Company

COMPANY DETAILS 

Space Machines Company (SMC) is a pioneering on-orbit servicing provider, offering "Roadside Assistance, In Space" for commercial and government customers. With a fleet of versatile Optimus Orbital Servicing Vehicles (OSVs), SMC delivers essential services such as on-orbit inspection, monitoring, refuelling, debris management, and satellite life extension. By focusing on space safety and sustainability, SMC is revolutionizing the way we maintain and support human presence in space. 

ROLE 

🚀 Drive innovation beyond Earth as a Principal CDH Engineer! 🚀 

Space Machines Company is looking for a high performing CDH Engineer to join our expanding team. As the Principal CDH Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of the satellite nervous system. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate and reliable command routing and data transmission throughout the spacecraft.  You will design, implement, configure and test compute modules, internal networks, instrument, actuator and payload interfaces as well as ensure accurate timekeeping across the spacecraft systems, ensuring high reliability and performance in the challenging environment of space.  

Some interstate and international travel may be required for the role. 

PROFILE 

We are looking for a self-directed engineer that can: 

• Design and develop CDH systems for operation in a space environment 
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate CDH designs into overall satellite systems. 
• Perform simulation, verification, and validation of CDH systems to ensure compliance with system requirements and performance objectives. 
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and troubleshooting activities to identify and resolve issues throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Contribute to the improvement of design methodologies, tools, and processes for CDH development. 
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in embedded technology and space systems engineering. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

You will be a good fit for this role if you have: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 
• Strong experience with microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs and GPUs and their applicability to different processing scenarios 
• Proficiency with communications buses including ethernet, CAN, serial, SPI, IIC and LVDS 
• Familiarity with time coordination in an embedded environment 
• Understanding of radiation effects and mitigation a plus 
• Ability to stretch from requirements analysis, trade studies, component selection and design to fabrication, programming and debugging 
• Knowledge of space systems engineering principles and constraints is a plus. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

OFFER 

We are driving the future of new in-space services and sustainability, and offer a fast-paced, innovative and agile environment where you can have a real impact on tomorrow. We offer the opportunity to be a part of the team who is shaping the future of what is possible in space. 

Are you inspired by a challenge, passionate about Roadside Assistance in Space, and eager to make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!