Added: 2025-05-28 13:40.00
Updated: 2025-05-30 03:06.14

Student Radiation Testing Engineer...

Ghent , Flanders, Belgium

Type: n/a

Category: IT & Internet & Media

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Requirements: English
Company: EDGX
Region: Ghent , Flanders

EDGX is a fast-growing Belgian space tech startuprevolutionising the industry with intelligent, adaptive spacecraft.In the past year, weve expanded from 3 to 9 team members and wonthe imec.istart "Next Unicorn 2024" award. This year, were alsopreparing for our first rocket launch - a huge milestone! Ourvision is clear: satellites that react in real time and deliverultra-fast global connectivity powered by onboard AI. Our DataProcessing Unit (DPU) is paving the way for this future. Withsupport from Imec.istart, ESA, and the European Commission, weremaking it happen. Were looking for passionate people to join ourteam and help bring our vision to life. Are you ready to make animpact in space tech? We want to hear from you! We seek a StudentRadiation Testing Engineer for at least 1 day a week to help withupcoming radiation tests of our data processing unit and differentprocessing chips. What youll be doing - Simulate RadiationEnvironment: Play around with simulation tools from industry(SPENVIS and OMERE) to map our orbital configurations (e.g. SunSynchronous Orbit) into a characterised radiation environment. -Radiation Test Preparation: You will prepare radiation test setupsin our lab: write out the test plans for the European Space Agency(ESA), procure the necessary equipment, build and dry-run theset-up in our lab, and pack everything for the test. - DataCollection Tools: Build a data collection and visualisationpipeline using Python, InfluxDB and Grafana to use during and afterthe radiation tests. Post-process existing results to analyse priorradiation tests. - Radiation Tests: You can accompany us and assistin our radiation tests such as: Total Ionising Dose (TID) testingunder gamma radiation, Destructive Single Event Effect (DSEE)testing under heavy-ion radiation, Single Event Effect (SEE)testing under proton radiation at facilities like HollandPTC(Delft). - Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside provenradiation experts and our engineering team to drive designdecisions in our product hardware and software development Whatyoull be bringing - Currently pursuing college-level studies inComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or arelated field. - A basic understanding of radiation effects isadvantageous, but what sets you apart is your eagerness to learnand work in a space technology environment. - Embrace the learningcurve associated with radiation and space technologies. - A greatplace to start your learning journey is Radiation Handbook forElectronics by Texas Instruments! - Programming Languages: Strongskills in Python. - Software Tools (optional but preferred): -Experience with time series databases like InfluxDB. - Familiaritywith dashboarding platforms such as Grafana Whats in it for you -Dynamic Work Environment: You''ll be part of a vibrant, young-mindedteam passionate about pioneering advancements in the spaceindustry. - Learning Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship byradiation experts and space engineers, fostering your professionaldevelopment and expertise. - Expand Your Network: Connect withindustry leaders and partners within the space industry, openingdoors for future career or traineeship opportunities. -Flexibility: You have the possibility to work at least one day perweek, with flexible scheduling. Extra days can be arranged based onmutual agreement. - Wage: An hourly wage of 14 euros.
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