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Electronics Engineer

About FOSSA Systems

FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +30 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched 20 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D centre in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

We are actively looking for an Electronics Engineer or similar to continue the development of our internal hardware design and testing capabilities.

You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, assembling and test of electronics boards prepared for space environment that comply with regulatory standards.
• Design and execute extensive testing plans to ensure the performance and reliability of electronic components and the systems/sub-systems developed.
• Work closely with engineers from other departments to achieve effective systems integration.
• Thoroughly document designs, tests, and procedures to facilitate production and troubleshooting.
• Optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) cost.
• Report tasks to the Electronics Department Lead.

Profile:

• Electronic or Industrial Engineer degree or similar.
• 2 to 3 years of minimum related experience. (Development of related personal projects will be considered as experience).
• Knowledge of analog and mixed signal components and concepts (ADC, filtering, decoupling, bias voltage/current generation, etc.) and signal integrity on PCB (matching, reflections, etc.)
• Experience in using PCB design software.
• Experience handling electronics lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
• Experience with high-speed signal layout and routing.
• Experience with using hardware platforms and communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C or UART.
• Familiarity with SDR and RF applications.
• Familiarity with complex electronic designs that require mixed signal layouts.
• Familiarity with embedded software programming.
• Experience soldering THT/SMD components.
• Technically related personal projects will be valued.
• Independent worker.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Preferably:

• Educational master level.
• Demonstrable interest in the space sector.
• Previous experience/participation in student team competitions.
• Embedded software development skills in C/C++.
• Previous experience on cubesat systems development.
• Previous experience on IoT systems development.
• Previous experience on R&D projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with external test houses for EMC/ESD testing, environmental chambers etc.
• Familiarity with electronic simulation software.
• Familiarity with power electronics design and control.

Why FOSSA?

• Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.

FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area.

Full Time, Indefinite contract.