6 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KHALIFA UNIVERSITY- Research Field
Engineering- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
United Arab Emirates- Application Deadline
4 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
General Details
Position Code: ABCD1234"
Position Type: Project Based (Fixed Term)
Position Duration: 01/02 /2024 to 31/12/2025
Position Title: Research Scientist
Project Title: Development of a 6U CubeSat Technology Demonstrator
Project Supervisor: Sean Shan Min Swei
Academic Department: Aerospace Engineering
Relevant Research Center: Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Centre
Technical Keywords: Spacecrafts Electronics and power, space, development, tests.
About Khalifa University
Khalifa University is ranked 181st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.
Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.
Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories “verticals” and “horizontals” which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.
KU’s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.
Position Overview
Yahsat Space Lab (YSL) at KU is looking for motivated candidates to join our team for the exciting opportunity in the role of: Spacecraft’s Electrical and Power System Research Scientist. The Satellite Electrical and Power System Research Engineer is responsible of ensuring the overall Satellite EPS systems provides the necessary technical functionality and performance required by the System. As a Satellite Electrical and Power Research Scientist he will be directly supporting Spacecrafts program development to drive and provide electrical systems architecture, engineering support, electrical & power units deliveries and satellite electrical hardware tests required, from proposal to in-flight testing, all along the project development in accordance with the project manager.
The Research Scientist will also supervise, together with the project team, graduate students to gain hands-on experience in developing satellites electrical and power systems. The current lab team is composed of several systems engineers and experts working mainly on Satellites Subsystems development.
Position Requirements
- Design the spacecrafts electronics and power Subsystem (electrical, data, grounding, harness...) of spacecrafts in coordination with the project team (systems, structure, propulsion...)
- Space Segment procurement activities focusing on Spacecrafts Electrical Power and general electrical design, including the required test equipment.
- Participate in the electrical integration and the testing of different spacecraft’s modules, including the preparation of the bill of material, integration procedures for all active subsystems in collaboration with the system engineer.
- Design specific boards and harnesses for the spacecrafts (components selection, schematics and routing).
- Participate in development of the power management software with the embedded software team.
- Writing and maintaining technical documentation for electronic systems
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Design the spacecrafts electronics and power Subsystem (electrical, data, grounding, harness...) of spacecrafts in coordination with the project team (systems, structure, propulsion...)
- Space Segment procurement activities focusing on Spacecrafts Electrical Power and general electrical design, including the required test equipment.
- Participate in the electrical integration and the testing of different spacecraft’s modules, including the preparation of the bill of material, integration procedures for all active subsystems in collaboration with the system engineer.
- Design specific boards and harnesses for the spacecrafts (components selection, schematics and routing).
- Participate in development of the power management software with the embedded software team.
- Writing and maintaining technical documentation for electronic systems
Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria
- PhD from a reputable university in Electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
- The candidate should have at least 2 years hands-on experience in space activities related to power sub-systems.
- Experience in engineering activities coordination with cost and planning.
- EPS Subsystem architecture: ability to translate mission needs into detailed specifications and capacity to define the component specification based on subsystem specifications.
- Experience in electrical interfaces specification and subsystems compatibility analysis.
- Experience in electromagnetic compatibility.
- Hands-on experience in the design of power switching/power protection electronics and DC/DC converters.
- Experience in designing Spacecrafts solar panels.
- Good communication skills with fluent English
- Ability to function as part of a team working on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines
- Well-developed reasoning and problem-solving skills
Desired Criteria
- Experience with part selection for high radiation environments;
- Experience with components environment and radiation tests;
Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected] ).
Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Research Scientist
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- City
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/362386/research-scientist/…
Contact
- City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
STATUS: EXPIRED
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