Electronics Design & Test Engineer (x 2 posts)

UCL Space & Climate Physics

Electronics Design & Test Engineer (x 2 posts)

Full Time:

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £31,076 - £38,183 per annum, exclusive of London Allowance.

These posts are in the Department of Space and Climate Physics at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) which is located in its own campus in the Surrey Hills. MSSL is the UK’s largest university space research group. Space science is a discipline that demands highly innovative technologies and MSSL has an international reputation for excellence in this area.

The post holder will work within project teams to design, develop and test electronics sub-systems as required for the Laboratory’s space projects. In the current projects, the electronic systems need to be developed through engineering and qualification model stages to reach full compliance with the mission requirements.

The applicants will be expected to work with project teams to gain an understanding of space instrument electrical interfaces and data communication standards. They will also be required to develop expertise in electronic engineering for spacecraft systems and space agency requirements.

A first degree in electronic engineering or equivalent and previous training in FPGA design and verification are essential.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to our website by clicking apply and search on Reference Number:1637602

Closing Date: 7 May 2017

Latest time for the submission of applications:23:59

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.