Graduate Scheme 2023 - Didcot, United Kingdom - Astroscale

Astroscale

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Didcot, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Astroscale UK are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our graduate scheme in our leading in-orbit servicing and space sustainability organisation.

As a participant in this scheme, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in various areas, including systems engineering, flight software, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), and other teams.

This program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the space industry and equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the future of space exploration and sustainability.

**Responsibilities
The scheme will provide you with an opportunity to work across 3 of our teams;

Systems Engineering:
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and optimise space systems and architectures for inorbit servicing and space sustainability.
Assist in the design, analysis, and integration of complex space systems, considering technical, operational, and safety requirements.
Conduct performance analysis, and system modelling to evaluate system behaviour and identify improvements.
Flight Software:
Participate in the development and testing of flight software, focusing on reliability, fault tolerance, and missionspecific functionality.
Support the integration and verification of flight software into spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with mission objectives and safety standards.
Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot softwarerelated issues.
Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC):
Contribute to the design and implementation of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous spacecraft operations and rendezvous and docking manoeuvres.
Analyse and evaluate sensor performance, propulsion systems, and attitude determination and control subsystems.
Assist in the development of GNC simulation models to validate and refine algorithms.
Mission Operations:
Participate in the planning of spacecraft missions, including prelaunch, launch, inorbit operations, and mission deactivation.
Assist in the development and implementation of mission control procedures, including anomaly response and recovery.
Flight Dynamics:
Support mission design activities, from requirements derivation and ConOps, down to algorithm definitions and interface specifications.
Perform modelling, simulation, analysis and optimisation in mission design, orbital manoeuvres, and orbit estimation.
Support realtime operations of the spacecraft.
Ground Segment:
Assist in the design and development of groundbased systems for spacecraft telemetry, tracking, and control.
Collaborate with ground segment teams to ensure seamless communication and data transfer between ground stations and spacecraft.
Support the implementation and maintenance of ground system infrastructure and software.
Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT)
Assist in the assembly and integration of spacecraft components and subsystems, following established procedures and quality standards.
Support the preparation and execution of integration activities, including mechanical, and electrical integration
Collaborate across teams to ensure proper handling, installation, and alignment of hardware and equipment.

**Essential Skills

Soon to complete, or have completed in the last 2 years, a relevant degree in an Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
Strong academic background with a focus on space systems, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
Passion for space sustainability, inorbit servicing and the responsible use of space.
Excellent problemsolving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fastpaced work environment.
Additional exposure to one or more of the following areas;
Programming languages and simulation software, such as C, C++ and MATLAB/Python
Software design and architecture
Algorithm design, development or deployment
Knowledge of spacecraft or mission assembly, integration and verification/test process
Understanding of the critical subsystems which make up a satellite mission
Understanding of the components of a satellite Ground segment
Knowledge of mission planning and onboard software management

**Dates for the Diary

Applications Open:
Monday 3rd July

Applications Close:
Friday 28th July

1st Stage Exercise:
Tuesday 1st August
**Assessment Centre Day: Tuesday 22nd August
**Benefits

Opportunity to grow and develop both personally, and within the organisation, with longer term opportunities
Competitive base salary
Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
9/75 working pattern (opportunity to compress 37.5 hour working weeks across 9 days, rather than 10)
Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
Hybrid