The i2cat Foundation is looking for a Junior Engineer to join our Space Communications Research area.
The SpaceComms 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.
As an engineer involved in the NewSpace Use Cases, you will participate in the conceptualization, design, testing and deployment of satellite ground nodes for various use cases. The satellite use cases will be focused on communications from IoT to Broadband. This role is crucial to the space communication department in order to validate all the technologies and innovation concepts being currently developed.
Additionally , you will also be involved in some of the lines of research regarding new innovative concepts for satellite flexible payload.
Responsibilities of the selected candidate:
Be involved on the design of use cases for the space communications department.Program the new functionalities of the space communications gateway to solve the different challenges of each use case.Desing and implement new upgrades for the satellite communication gateways.Deploy and maintain the developed system around the Catalan region.Design and program submodules for the flexible payload framework of the space communications group.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.
Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.This is a full-time vacancy.We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.Fix + variable salary based on objectives.You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.Annual leave of 27 working days.We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyleFree coffee and tea.If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.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 'work-from-home' policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues
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 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 female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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RequirementsDegree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of telecommunications technologies, particularly as applied to satellite communications.Proven capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.Good English level, both written and oral.Have some good knowledge of programming languages such as C++ and python.Have some experience with microcontrollers such as Arduinos or ESP32.Knowledge of electronics and debug tools of a laboratory.Knowledge of programming language HDL.Experience on the design of FPGAs, preferable in Xilinx tools.Nice to have: Experience in CubeSat projects, especially in telecommunications payloads.Experience on the design of PCBs.Experience on the deployment of hardware in rural areas.Ability to work flexibly and manage various project elements efficiently.
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