Specialist Hardware Engineer for Space application

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible

D-Orbit is seeking a
Specialist Hardware Engineer for Space application
to join our Hardware Engineering team and actively follow board and System Electronic design.

Deal with Electronic design from requirements definition to schematic entry. Support the System, Manufacturing and Mechanical engineering teams throughout the full product development life-cycle, supporting PCB outline, component placement and routing process.

Follow technical data exchange with suppliers and support manufacturing during board assembly and test. Participate to other HW Engineering activities involving requirements definition, electrical design, verification and testing.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Integrate electronic subsystems into the overall spacecraft design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless functionality.

• Be responsible for the design of electronic boards from requirements to schematic definition, procedure management and test coordination.

• Be responsible of coordination with other departments to evaluate and assess implications of other systems/subsystems on avionics.

• Lead PCB outline, layer setup, component placement and signal routing requirements for Power, Digital and Mixed-Signals applications.

• Lead interface with PCB services suppliers.

• Keep up with and know industry and space standards and technologies.

• Work with Hardware Engineers and the manufacturing team for the development and sustaining of current products.

• Maintain detailed documentation of system designs, specifications, and test results to comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Identify and select appropriate electronic components for new space applications, considering factors such as radiation tolerance, power efficiency, and durability for use in space environments.

Requirements:

• MSc degree in Electronics or equivalent practical experience

• Work experience of at least 5 years in Electronic design(with at least 2 of which in the space/avionics industries).

• Experience with Altium designer tool.

• Experience with Spice simulation tool.

• Experienced with state-of-the-art PCB design tools and methodology.

• Proficient with high-speed, mixed-signal and power conversion design.

• Proficient in using electronic lab instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer, power supply, electronic load, etc.)

• Knowledge of common electronic interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-422, RS-485, Space-Wire, and MIL-1553.

• Proficient with common ECSS standard electronic analyses like PSA, WCA and FMEA/FMECA.

• A self-starter and highly motivated with strong organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually;

• Knowledge of ECSS standard EMC and Sys design,

• Knowledge of Space Power and Avionic Unit architecture,

• Knowledge of FPGA, microcontroller and SoC architecture is a plus.

• Knowledge of RF systems is a plus.

• working proficiency in English is required.

Hiring Process:

Here's how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application review
  : We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.

If you don't hear from us, it means we're not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future

• First chat:
  Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations, motivation for change and goals.

• Technical interviews:
  Next, you'll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.

• Offer:
  If all goes well, we'll send you an offer Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us

We're excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in [
Italy, Portugal or UK]
.

At this time, we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.