• This combination of performance and reliability at affordable price is achieved by deliberate adoption of selected industrial state-of-the-art  power technologies (to support specific missions requirements) AND rigorous qualification test program 

• Reliable satellite power systems require robust fault detection and reset/recovery architecture, assuring  satellite survival even in presence of multiple faults  and unexpected contingencies. This implementation  must be validated through extensive testing

• COTS li-ion cells provide high peak power capability (~500 W/kg), suitable for mission like SAR

• Multi-year mission lifetime can be achieved with  careful control of cells charge and discharge. Integrated hardware provide control of charging,  discharging, cell balancing and power distribution

• Over 20 units launched (more delivered,  now in the system integration pipeline)

• For missions with demanding propulsion requirements (>1 km/sec)

• Pump-fed hypergolic bipropellant (hydrazine and NTO)

• Proven propellants with predictable properties, assured long-life reliability, and well-understood handling requirements

• Isp >285 sec 

• Propellant mass fraction ~70% (configuration dependent)

• Propellant pump is enabling technology for launch safety approval (no stored gas) and system performance (efficient lightweight tanks)

• Cubesat/ESPA-compatible scalable tanks maximize system ∆V (efficient volume utilization is essential for secondary launches)

• Single or multiple thruster configurations for 3-axis control

We have experience in designing and manufacturing specialized antennae and associated RF electronics for spacecraft

Junior Space Engineer(s)

Engineers of various specialties are wanted for an EU branch of a small U.S. aerospace company which is being established in Prague.

We are looking for enthusiastic creative people with these engineering skills:

• electronics

• mechanical

• RF engineering

• embedded

• 3D design and printing

• ... or any other art which can help our hardware go to space.

The best candidates will be versatile — With deep excellence at their speciality but also flexible with broad interdisciplinary understanding of multiple technologies. After all, every satellite is inherently a complex assembly of electronics, mechanisms, software operating in challenging physical environment. It is also essential that candidates are comfortable moving between conceptual design, detailed engineering, hardware fabrication and system testing of actual spacefaring components ("český kutil” is the perfect model). In our view, diversity of engineering experience is essential to develop capable and well-rounded engineering talent.

The job: Y ou may work remotely with the US team or locally on EU projects. You should expect to be able to travel on business and occasionally spend  a few weeks with the US team in California.

The process:

After initial shortlisting you will go through several interviews (mostly video) including a psychological evaluation which will assess your abilities and your match with current project needs.

Remote work is a realistic option.