Join our Electrical & Software Team!

Do you have a passion for engineering and development?
Do you get excited by the prospect of exploring space and the universe?
Would you like to work in a dynamic, international team of exciting minds?

Then Team Tumbleweed might be the right place for you!

We are an international team of young scientists designing the next generation of Mars Rovers and we are currently looking for On-board Data Handling and Power Engineers.

We are in the starting meters of a long road to Mars and not currently able to pay wages. Until then we hope to find motivated people who share our vision of a Deep Space for everyone.

Our Electrical Development Team is concerned with the conceptualization and development of the Electrical System on the Tumbleweed rover. This work includes designing as well as simulating the electrical system and its subsystems that should end up in the final space grade version of the rover. The examination and integration of suitable solutions requires the applicant to demonstrate insight into the development of electrical power systems and willingness to learn in a team.

On-board Data Handling Engineers:

Expected skills and qualifications:

Academic background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar
Strong background in On-board Data Handling electronics, particularly
- FPGA
- (Micro)-Processors and hybrid SoCs
Demonstrated experience in FPGA design and/or Machine code programming
Demonstrated experience with Rad-hard and/or EMC computing architectures
Familiarity with architecture, design and testing of On-board Data Handling Systems
Bonus: Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-E-ST-10C, ECSS-E-ST-50-11C, ECSS-E-ST-50-12C, ECSS-E-ST-50-13C, ECSS-E-ST-50-15C, ECSS-Q-ST-60-02C
Bonus: Experience in designing highly reliable onboard computers and bus systems for space

Areas of work:

Architectural Design for Onboard Computer (OBC) and/or Data Processing Computer (DPC) of the Tumbleweed Mars Rover
Architectural Design for Bus and Data Storage solutions of the Tumbleweed Mars Rover
Schematic and/or PCB design of circuits for the On-board Data Handling Electronics
Collaboration with Systems Engineers to define data interfaces to subsystems and payloads of the Rover
Make-or-buy decisions for modules of the On-board Data Handling subsystem
Test of Computer hardware prototypes

Power Engineers:

Expected skills and qualifications:

Academic background in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
Strong background in power electronics, particularly
- DC-DC converters
- Batteries
- PV and PV control
- Power distribution
Demonstrated experience in circuit analysis and simulation of
Demonstrated experience in Schematic and/or PCB design
Familiarity with architecture, design and testing of Electrical Power Systems
Bonus: Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-E-ST-10C, ECSS-E-ST-20C, ECSS-E-ST-21C
Bonus: Experience in designing highly reliable electric and electronic systems for space

Areas of work:

Architectural Design for the PCDU and/or PV Array of the Tumbleweed Mars Rover
Schematic and/or PCB design of circuits for the Power Electronics
Collaboration with Systems Engineers to define interfaces to subsystems and payloads of the Rover
Make-or-buy decisions for modules of the power subsystem
Test of Power Electronics Hardware

Applicants should bring a willingness for continuous learning and personal development and strong communication and intercultural skills. Excellent written and spoken English, in particular writing technical documentation, is highly important. Applicants located near Delft, the Netherlands, are strongly desirable.

Being an Engineer at Team Tumbleweed is a great opportunity to work in a young, international and enthusiastic team of volunteers dedicated to cutting edge space technology. It is also a unique opportunity to have an impact on the forefront of the current space industry. Most importantly, however, you will learn how to design a spacecraft that can survive on Mars, working aside other driven and talented people. And there are some additional perks like being part of an international team, improving your CV, and developing connections to key players in the space industry like ESA or voestalpine. Furthermore, at Team Tumbleweed, you have the freedom to work in a unique and vibrant culture.

Apply here – we look forward to having you on our Team!