Darwin Recruitment are hiring a Power Systems Engineer on behalf of a Finnish aerospace company specializing in the development of software-defined satellites designed for autonomous operation and inter-satellite networking. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Helsinki, with additional offices in London and Argentina, this company aims to transform traditional satellite systems into flexible, reconfigurable platforms that support efficient and secure data flow across space networks. Their satellites are built on a software-first architecture, enabling in-orbit reconfiguration to accommodate various payloads and mission requirements. This approach allows for enhanced adaptability and cost-efficiency, reducing time-to-orbit and supporting a range of applications from Earth observation to secure communications.

You will be responsible for all aspects of power systems engineering for a new project, including designing the solution for the system, analysis, integration, and testing; making sure the satellite is ready to make and distribute the power needed for the mission. In addition, you will support on other projects across the company. This is an exciting opportunity to join a consortium project, with major industry players, in pushing the boundaries of existing space data technology.

Responsibilities

1. Mission requirements analysis (including Payload and Propulsion modes operation in all the phases of the mission)

2. Architecture definition of the Power Subsystem based on the mission requirement analysis

3. Requirement specification of the Power Subsystem

4. PCDU (Power Control & Distribution) unit requirement specification

5. Battery unit requirements specification

6. Solar Arrays requirements specification

7. SADA requirements specification

8. Interaction with providers (Battery, Solar Array, PCDU, SADA) as well as the interaction with other subsystem teams

9. Power Subsystem documentation shall be performed based on the architecture, analysis and units

10. Developing subsystem AIT (Activities of Integration & Test) based on the architecture including EGSE definition and acceptance

Skills and Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years’ working within power systems engineering or similar areas within the GEO space industry (excluding nanosats or microsats)

2. Knowledge and professional experience of the full lifecycle of power systems subsystems.

3. Ability to analyse data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes

4. Comfortable working closely with external vendors and consortium partners

5. Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey

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