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AOCS Test Team

The AOCS Test Member is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing the test plan and procedure for different hardware and software of AOCS. In this role, you will closely work with firmware developers, software developers and hardware teams. Overall, your contribution will be in the pre-test and test executions of different tests in AOCS.

This position is entry level, meaning that no prior experience is required. The student selected will undergo training in order to be able to fulfill the tasks mentioned above. 

Required Skills/Experience:

•  Hands-on experience in assembly, integration, and test (AIT) environments for complex engineering systems (e.g., aerospace, satellite, electronics assemblies, etc.).

• Strong capabilities in producing MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Test) flow plans/storyboards, test plans, and related procedures in compliance with industry standards

• Experience with scheduling and coordinating engineering resources across multiple teams, ensuring timely availability of critical skills and equipment.

• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Knowledge of design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and design-for-assembly (DFA) concepts is a plus.

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

As an Asset:

• Familiarity with CubeSat standard will be an asset

• Co-op experience in Aerospace industry will be an asset

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AOCS Hardware Designer

The AOCS Hardware Designer’s primary responsibility is to design the AOCS sensor PCB for spacecraft, along with various other circuit boards. This position covers all phases of the PCB development cycle, including defining requirements, creating schematics, planning the layout, preparing the bill of

materials, managing manufacturing, and overseeing testing and validation.​

Required Skills/Experience:

• Hands-on PCB design expertise using software such as Altium, KiCAD, or Eagle

• Solid grasp of electrical engineering concepts and circuit design principles

• Proficiency with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)

• Practical experience with standard lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering tools)

As an Asset:

• Familiarity with a range of sensors and actuators, including their interfaces and electrical properties (e.g., IMU, magnetometer, gyro, sun sensors, photodiodes, motors)

• Knowledge of electromagnets and inductors

• Background in PCB fabrication methods and sourcing components

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AOCS Electrical is responsible for integrating and assembling the Helmholtz cage. In this role, you will work on wiring, harnessing and testing the Helmholtz cage which is essential for hardware testing of AOCS.

Required Skills/Experience:​

• Proven ability to integrate controllers, power supplies, amplifiers, and measurement instruments to manage electromagnetic environments.

• Experience working with control systems (e.g., PID, digital controllers, LabVIEW) to regulate coil current, monitor system status, and manage feedback loops.

• Skilled at diagnosing electrical issues, running root-cause analyses, and proposing solutions to optimize system performance.

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As an Asset:

• Experience with simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS) for magnetic field modeling.

• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers for real-time monitoring and control of coil currents

• Familiarity with electromagnetic interference (EMI) and compatibility (EMC) principles, especially in the context of magnetic field generation and shielding.

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