Description
Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for an RF Electronics Engineer on behalf of a space company located in Paris that was founded in 2021, currently has around 25 employees looking to expand by a further 10 heads across 2024. This business is dedicated to addressing emergent threats such as space debris through cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on agility and rapid response, this business operates with a startup mentality, aiming to deploy solutions quickly to mitigate risks in the ever-evolving space industry. Their flagship technology, the interceptor, enables rapid access to space with 24 hours, facilitating critical missions like rendezvous and space debris capture. Their approach prioritizes emergency response capabilities, positioning them as leaders in the space industries urgent needs.Their mission is clear: to safeguard this invaluable realm by pioneering spacecraft and mission designs for the protection of vital orbits and assets. That is why they are gathering a team of bright minds to tackle crucial challenges through advanced engineering. Their focus? Velocity. They are kicking in technologies that will enable faster than ever before orbital missions, ushering in a new era defined by unprecedented agility and boundless opportunity. Joining the electronics department, your mission will be to develop a complex electronic sensor with a significant radiofrequency part. Bringing RF expertise to the table, you will define and organize developments for this instrument from its concept phase to space qualification. As an electronics expert, you will also be involved in other electronics activities.
First Missions
Getting up to speed on the system architecture and the past electronics developments
Defining an initial radiofrequency architecture that meet the mission requirements
Simulating and designing the first radio frequency chains
Responsibilities
Interfacing with the system lead and other teams to extract and refine specifications
Designing and simulating radiofrequency circuits
Designing mixed analogue and digital electronic boards
Elaborating the validation and qualification process and roadmap
Carrying out performance tests on the system developed
EMC testing of the electronic system
Searching and selecting the appropriate components, and building relationships with the providers
Writing the functional and technical documentation
Requirements
5+ years of experience, and proven knowledge in radiofrequency and electronic design
Expertise in radiofrequency simulation and design (ADS or Ansys)
Knowledge of antenna parameters, RF front-end architecture, and radar design
Knowledge of signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Expertise in electronic board design (Altium Designer) and circuit simulation (Spice)
Knowledge of space engineering and the effects of radiation is a plus
As we have an international team, knowledge of technical English is required. Fluency in French is a plus
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.