Software & Test Engineer
80-100%
Since the first Apollo Mission on the Moon in 1969 the Space Research and Planetary Sciences Division of the University of Bern is actively participating in space exploration missions to planetary objects in our solar system, such as Moon, Mars, Jupiter and others. For a new mission opportunity, the group has to deliver a novel mass spectrometric system that shall measure on-site the chemical composition of solids fully autonomously. Current plans foresee to send the first of two units no earlier than 2027. To help meet these challenges, we are now seeking an experienced Software & Test Engineer 80 - 100%.
The main objective is the development of an existing Space Instrument Control Software written in C++ and QT (GUI application) as well as to implement and perform tests of various hardware with the custom scripting language.
• Software development with C++ for interface application
• Software development with scripting languages (Python)
• Commissioning and testing of finished assemblies and flight instruments after completion of the required documentation (logsheets, measurement reports, etc.)
• Execution of the work and documentation (ECSS standards)
• Close collaboration and coordination with the project management
• Participation in technical meetings and reviews in an international environment
Our institute is based on-site at the University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, CH-3012 Bern. The salary range is determined in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern.
Sébastien Hayoz, Head of Electronics, would be pleased to answer your questions concerning the position and job description via e-mail: sebastien.hayoz@unibe.ch