Design, test, and integration of the electronic subsystems of microgravity payloads. 150-748-303

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; Cataluña; Presencial; EUR 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated First Stage Researcher to contribute to exciting projects in microgravity. In this part-time role, you will design and build electronic subsystems, analyze data, and work with cutting-edge technologies like Labview and Python. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of innovative research that pushes the boundaries of aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about designing experimental systems and eager to make a significant impact in the field, this position is perfect for you.

Formación

• Experience in designing and testing electronic subsystems.
• Knowledge of microgravity and aerospace systems.

Responsabilidades

• Design and build electronic subsystems for microgravity experiments.
• Analyze test data and produce printed circuit boards.

Conocimientos

Labview

C

Python

Educación

Aerospace

Microgravity platforms

Power supply and power electronics

Herramientas

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

Descripción del empleo

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Research Support Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 21 Apr 2025 - 23 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Part-time

Offer Starting Date : 1 May 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe

Reference Number : 150-748-303

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission : Design, build, test and integrate electronic subsystems of experimental systems in microgravity.

Functions to be developed :

• Design electronic subsystems, selection and acquisition of components.
• Build and test the subsystems.
• Analyze test data in the laboratory and in microgravity experiments.
• Design and production of printed circuit boards (PCB).
• Use of Labview, C, Python.

Specific Requirements

Educational Requirements :

• Aerospace
• Microgravity platforms.
• Hypergravity.
• Power supply and power electronics.

Professional Experience :

• Participation in research group projects.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages :

• CATALAN : Basic
• ENGLISH : Good
• SPANISH : Good

Years of Research Experience : 1 - 4

Salary : €32,402.30 gross / year (for full time)

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according to the following general criteria :

• The maximum score for candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold : 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows :
• 1 point for required specialty.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technical competences.
• 1 point for organizational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decides to include a personal interview as an additional step in the selection process, only candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

Interview Assessment Criteria :

• Threshold : 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed as follows :
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score based on the selection criteria.

Selection Process

The planned selection process is as follows :

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, whether an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned : interview, tests, etc.
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.