Instrumentation and Control Junior Engineer

Caparica, Almada, Portugal

Job Description

We are a Portuguese-owned international Space group, based in Portugal, present in Germany, Spain, UK and Romania. Currently working in propulsion systems and components for satellites and launchers, we are looking to fill a position for a Junior Engineer with a focus on the areas of Physics and Instrumentation.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

  • Participate in the assembly, integration and testing of electric thrusters operating in high vacuum setups.
  • Participate in the design and development of electronic measurement, actuation and control subsystems, test facilities and ground support equipment.
  • Establish technical and product assurance documentation for developed subsystems.
  • Support procurement activities.

Mandatory requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, or another relevant area of study.
  • Comfortable with the principles of instrumentation, data acquisition and control, vacuum technology and electromagnetism.
  • Knowledge of programming and software development (C, Python).
  • Academic or professional experience in electronic hardware assembly and laboratory equipment (instruments, vacuum, fluids).
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written.

Preferential:

  • Academic or professional experience with CAD programs (SolidWorks)
  • Academic or professional experience in programming microcontrollers.
  • Academic or professional experience in LabVIEW.
  • Ability to work independently and organize tasks efficiently.
  • Good communication skills and enjoyment of working in a small team.
  • Problem-solving oriented attitude.

We offer:

  • Integration in a young and dynamic team to work with and learn from.
  • Initial and continuing training.
  • Ensure a career full of variety with the possibility to move to different roles and face different challenges.
  • Working remuneration in accordance with experience and technical capabilities.
  • Health insurance.

Place of Work: Caparica, Portugal

Applications:

Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their motivation for the job applying and how their profile fits the requirements advertised to careers@omnidea.net.