The Space Communications (SpaceComms) Research Group is currently participating in different activities that conform to the New Space Strategy of Catalonia. This strategy aims at promoting the space ecosystem in the catalan region and developing novel technologies that reach the market to boost private and public initiatives. Among the different activities that are planned in the strategy, the research and development ones are key to achieve the strategy goal.
The SpaceComms is conducting different projects in its New Space research programme, centered in pillar technologies: (1) integration of satellite systems in 5G infrastructure to conform NTN; (2) contributions to Software Defined Networks deployments in satellite constellations; and (3) developments of Inter-Satellite Link technologies. The research programme envisions to validate these developed technologies in dedicated CubeSat missions, that can additionally provide novel services to the catalan region.
The candidate will coordinate the CubeSat mission that the group is planning to conduct in the NewSpace program, by participating in the mission definition, tender composition, review process, mission execution, and interaction with entities in the mission. Addtionally, he/she will coordinate other activities of the program to ensure the achievement of the milestones and their deadlines.
As a summary, the tasks associated to this job are the following ones:
> Plan future CubeSat missions of the Space Communications research group
> Execute and coordinate the CubeSat missions of the group
> Coordinate the execution of the different activities in the NewSpace catalan strategy (i.e. ensure deliverables, review documents, plans activities, etc.)
> Prepare tenders for different activities and missions
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?
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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The following skills are needed:
> Telecommunications or Aerospace MSc. achieved or +5 years of experience in a relevant space company with experience in real missions.
> Experience in mission concepts definition, mission analysis and systems engineering.
> Knowledge on satellite missions (i.e. PDR, CDR, etc.)
> Knowledge on satellite subsystems (i.e. orbits, attitude, etc.)
> Experience on software design and development
> Advanced English-level
The following skills are desired:
> Participated in two CubeSat missions
> Coordinated research activities
> Experience in tenders
> Experience in AIT and Operations