(Lead) Command and Data Handling (CDH) Engineer Volunteer

Associated Supervisor: Chief Deployment Demonstrator Mission (DDM) Engineer

About the Position: We are seeking an innovative (Lead) CDH Engineer to take charge of the design, implementation, and optimization of command and data handling systems for the Tumbleweed Rover Demonstrator Mission. As a fully-fledged Mars Mission is soon approaching, Team Tumbleweed has reached a critical point in which our cutting-edge technology is being developed and tested at a high magnitude of complexity and intensity.
As the Lead CDH Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust communication, control, and data management for the success of the mission.

Expectations:

Strong communication and intercultural skills

Excellent written & spoken English

Willingness for continuous learning and personal development

Experience in designing and implementing Command and Data Handling systems for space exploration missions

Strong understanding of onboard computing, communication protocols, and fault-tolerant system design

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Expected commitment of at least 1.5 years and approximately 15 hours per week

(Lead) Leadership experience and the ability to lead a small team of engineers effectively

Responsibilities:

(Lead) Oversee the development of trajectory plans for the Tumbleweed Rover EDL phase

(Lead) Regularly update the project leads on the development of mission plans.

Develop the Command and Data Handling system architecture for the Tumbleweed Rover, considering mission requirements, communication protocols, and control interfaces.

Collaborate with our GSE engineers to develop and implement reliable communication protocols for command transmission between ground control and the Tumbleweed Rover.

Implement fault-tolerant strategies within the CDH systems to ensure the robustness of the Tumbleweed Rover's operations.

Establish comprehensive testing protocols for CDH systems, including functional testing, performance validation, and simulation testing.

Rewards: Check out the perks of being in our team at teamtumbleweed.eu/apply!