Project Description:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven person to contribute to our team, building and testing a CubeSat payload.

• The successful applicant will work with a small team of researchers, engineers and students across multiple disciplines.

• The project will involve developing, testing and documenting software and off-the-shelf hardware for the spacecraft payload.

• Find out more about SPIN and explore FAQs here.

Applicant Specification:

• The successful applicant will have knowledge of, or a willingness to learn to code in both C and python.

• The successful applicant will work well both within teams and display a willingness to learn to lead an aspect of the payload.

• A familiarity with electronic devices such as an Arduino is an advantage.

• The successful applicant will display organisational skills and a willingness to learn documentation skills for both code and project management.

• Strong science communication skills are an advantage.

Minimum requirements:

• Passion, enthusiasm and organisational skills.

• Basic knowledge of code in python or C and basic knowledge of computer and microcontroller platforms such as Raspberry PI and Arduino, or an enthusiasm to learn these skills.

Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• In-person Induction Event to be held on 24th June at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Ave, Harwell OX11 0QR, and an in-person/hybrid Showcase Event to be held during the autumn of 2024.

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you didn’t tick.