Academic Employee for the Danish Student Cubesat Program

3 weeks ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus University Full time

Aarhus University's Department of Geoscience is seeking a highly skilled academic employee to contribute to the Danish Student Cubesat Program (DISCO). The successful candidate will collaborate with students to advance the development of an open-source cubesat platform, leveraging the PyCubed platform to enable affordable cubesat construction.

The position involves enhancing the existing PyCubed platform by designing simple and functional structures and solar panels, utilizing additive manufacturing techniques to create lightweight yet robust structures and efficient solar panels compatible with PyCubed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cubesat platform development: design and implement enhancements to the PyCubed platform, focusing on structure and solar panel design.
  • LoRa Ground Station Network: establish and maintain a network of LoRa ground stations with dual-use applications, supporting environmental monitoring and communication in remote areas.
  • Cybersecurity: develop and implement robust encryption methods, secure authentication processes, and regular security updates to protect data and communications from potential threats.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in geoscience, physics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with hardware and software development, preferably in the context of satellite technology or similar fields.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and principles.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Working hours:

The employment will be full-time until the end of December 2024. From January 2025 until the employment ends in July 2027, the position will be on half-time.

Formalities and salary range:

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all, fostering a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve, and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets and welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, accessible under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.



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