Research Engineer in Space Technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The applicant will participate in research on attitude determination and control through both simulations and experiments, which include the development of software and hardware. The work also involves integrating the research into education at the advanced and doctoral levels to increase the relevance of the education. This part includes supervising students at the advanced level.

The applicant is also expected to lead the development of the functional test system and performing functional testing of the student satellite MIST, supervising students as well as actively working on implementation. The test system uses National Instruments (NI) TestStand as a test manager, which uses Python scripts and classes and C# programs to communicate to hardware and other software pieces involved in controlling MIST.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 

Preferred qualifications

Professional- and subject-related skills:

• What is expected of the applicant is thus a strong interest in having a large-scale view of a system, as well as delving deep in its details.
• Applicable practical skills are knowledge of Python and embedded programming mostly on Arduinos.
• C# programming is a strong merit.
• Experience with hardware and software for attitude determination and control.
• Experience working with electronic hardware is also a merit.

Other preferred qualifications:

• Collaborative working style vis-a-vis other project participants.
• Independence in decision-making and daily work organization.
• Experience of supervision of students.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct this type of work, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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