Data Handling System Engineer
About the Company
Access to information and digital services is indispensable in today’s world, and at CONSTELLATION we believe that everyone on Earth should have access to high quality internet connectivity. Our ambition is to develop, deploy and operate a disruptive constellation of telecommunication satellites that will deliver high speed, low latency internet connectivity to every corner of the globe. This will enable telecom and mobility operators to provide high performance internet to their clients in a sustainable and affordable manner where terrestrial networks are not available.
Our project is rapidly ramping up, and we are looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who share our vision.
CONSTELLATION was created in 2022 and has offices in Toulouse and the Greater Paris Region. We are supported by our investors, incubated by the European Space Agency BIC, and accelerated by BLAST and SpaceFounders. We offer exceptional learning and career development opportunities, as well as competitive salaries and benefits.
About the Job
CONSTELLATION is looking for an experienced Data Handling System Engineer to join the team in either our Toulouse or Ile-de France office.
As Data Handling System Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems for efficient and reliable data handling onboard satellites. Your responsibilities will include developing solutions to manage, process, and transfer data to and from satellite platform and payload.
Your key responsibilities and tasks
- Data Processing Systems Design:
- Collaborate with satellite platform and payload system architects to design data processing systems that meet mission requirements.
- Develop algorithms and workflows for onboard data processing, considering constraints such as power, memory, and processing capabilities.
- Data Compression and Storage:
- Design and implement reliable storage solutions to ensure data integrity during satellite operations. Data compression techniques to optimize storage capacity onboard satellites might be required.
- Communication Protocols:
- Define communication protocols for data transmission between the satellite and ground stations.
- Fault Tolerance and Error Handling:
- Implement fault-tolerant mechanisms to handle unexpected errors and disruptions in data handling processes. This includes error detection and correction algorithms to maintain data integrity in the presence of cosmic radiation and other space-related challenges.
- Integration and Testing:
- Collaborate with satellite integration teams to ensure seamless integration of data handling systems into the overall satellite architecture.
- Conduct thorough testing and simulation to validate the performance and reliability of data handling systems in space-like conditions.
- Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for data handling systems, including design specifications, algorithms, and testing procedures.
Skills and experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience with data handling system engineering.
- Knowledge of space mission planning and satellite operations.
- Understanding of standard space data formats and protocols (CCSDS, SpaceWire, etc.).
- Good understanding of communication protocols and data transfer mechanisms.
- Knowledge of security protocols and encryption techniques.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
- Experience with fault-tolerant systems and redundancy strategies.
- Familiarity with space radiation effects and mitigation techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
People come in different shapes and sizes and it is difficult to write a job description for someone we have not yet met. If you are not sure that you meet all the criteria, or if you think that you may have something different to offer, we still want to hear from you.
- Département
- Engineering
- Locations
- Paris, Toulouse
Data Handling System Engineer
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