Software Engineer - Satellite IoT

The Space Communications (SpaceComms) Research Group is investigating different research lines related to Internet of Things (IoT) satellite communications and Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) interactions. In particular, the development of new communication protocols for satellite networks that provides IoT coverage becomes one of the main research topics of the group.

This development can be conducted using tools that enables to evaluate the novel solutions. One of those tools is a simulation engine that is able to simulate both satellites dynamics and satellite communications. The research group is working on the development of a simulation engine with this features. The candidate will be responsible to maintain current version of the engine, and extend it with new functionalities.

Additionally, the research group is also working in a Non-Terrestrial Network testbed that enables to evaluate and develop novel technologies. The candidate shall define this testbed, and the different components, as well as install them and develop supporting software to facilitate its usage.

Finally, the SpaceComm group is responsible for the development of IoT use-cases in the New Space catalan strategy. The candidate will work in the definition of the use cases, the development of the gateways that connect IoT sensors to a satellite, the processing of the achieved results, and their dissemination in scientific journals and conferences.

As a summary, the tasks associated to this job are the following ones:
> Understand the current design of the simulation engine
> Develop new capabilities in this simulation engine
> Maintain the repository of the simulation engine
> Define NTN testbed and develop additional required software
> Maintain the NTN testbed and propose novel features
> Contribute in the development of the IoT use-cases

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT,  VR,  and  Immersive  Technologies,  Cybersecurity,  Blockchain,  AI,  and  Digital  Social Innovation. The  center  partners  with  companies,  public  administration,  academia,  and  end-users   to leverage   this   knowledge   in   order   to   meet   real   social   and   business   challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What do we offer?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full time vacancy
• You will have a flexible work schedule so that you can reconcile your personal life with the professional one.
• Intensive hours every Friday of the year and every day in July and August
• Fix + variable salary
• Possibility of receiving part of your remuneration in kind (restaurant, transport, nursery or medical insurance)
• 25 working days of annual leave (the common 22 + 3 additional ones)
• You can access the UPC gym at a reduced price
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your work environment, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• You can ask us for training of your interest.
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established telework policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We ask that you attend the office two days per week, one to stay connected with the team and the other one to establish relations.

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency (we do not have opaque rooms). We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage the female collective to apply.

i2CAT is an organization committed to diversity and we seek to increase the number of people with disabilities in our team.

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