Job Description

Date Posted: 07/27/2023
Req ID: 33098
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Institute for Aerospace Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

Description:

The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) is a world-leading satellite developer that offers a complete suite of nano-, micro-, and small satellites - including high-performance, low-cost CubeSats - that satisfy the needs of a broad range of mission types from 3 to 500 kilograms. Dating from 1998, SFL\'s heritage of on-orbit successes includes over 70 satellites and distinct missions related to Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, ship tracking, communication, radio frequency (RF) geolocation, technology demonstration, space astronomy, solar physics, space plasma, and other scientific research.

The incumbent will have a leading role in the research, design and development of operations software used by ground operators for day-to-day operations of satellites, and the backbone software used to establish communications between the Mission Operations Centers (MOCs) and the ground stations. The candidate would also participate in the continual improvement of software development and validation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain mission operations software, running in Mission Operations Centers (MOCs).
• Architect, develop, and maintain backbone software for linking MOCs with ground stations containing radio telecommunications equipment for transmitting to and receiving from satellites on-orbit.
• Architect, develop, and maintain other ground-based tools relating to all aspects of design, development, and operations of satellites.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of automated build machines and regression test setups.
• Work with engineering teams across multiple disciplines to understand, derive, and document software requirements leading to the successful implementation of space missions.
• Expand on existing processes to recommend, implement, and monitor organizational software development and verification practices, to address SFL\'s rapidly growing code base and project diversity.
• Research new technologies and new applications for operations software.
• Develop and execute research vision with PI to achieve research goals.
• The research associate is expected to publish both at conferences and in journals.
• Assist with the supervision of graduate students doing research on spacecraft computer development.

Quali\xef\xac\x81cations:

Education:

• PhD in Aerospace or acceptable combination of a degree and equivalent experience in relevant technical field

Experience:

• 1-2 years of industrial or post-graduate experience in the relevant technical field
• Must have at least 1 year experience in the space industry.

Skills:

• C and C++, familiarity with Modern C++ is an asset
• Python, and other scripting languages and tools
• Build tools, e.g. Makefile, CMake, etc.
• Source control tools, e.g. SVN, Git
• Application development for Windows and Linux
• GUI application development using tools such as Microsoft MFC and Qt
• Understanding and experience with Linux and Windows networking stack, and network application development
• Knowledge of databases is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment

Required Documents:

Candidates are requested to submit a comprehensive cover letter that summarizes the research experience of the applicant and a CV.

Note: This is a one year position with possibility of renewal.

Closing Date: 08/04/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663
Job Category: Engineering / Technical

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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