Details about the role
We’re looking for electronics engineers with a foundation in the field to join our spacecraft team. You’ll contribute to the design, testing, and integration of electronic systems for our satellite projects, including communication, navigation, onboard control, and the CubeSat Command Module’s power management systems.
The role is voluntary and unpaid.
Expectations for the candidate
What you’ll be doing:
Designing and updating PCBs using KiCad
Debugging and verifying PCBs using lab equipment — oscilloscopes, bench-top power supplies, multimeters, and spectral analyzers
Researching space-grade components and avionics solutions for satellite applications
Working on electronics for both satellite subsystems and the CubeSat Command Module
Collaborating with other subteams to coordinate system integration
What we expect from you when applying:
Ready to work around 8 hours per week
Ability to travel to Tartu Observatory on a regular basis
Solid understanding of electronics — schematics, passive components, and circuit behavior
Comfort working with Git and following a structured engineering workflow
Experience with PCB design is a plus
Documenting your work clearly and consistently
Opportunities
We offer:
Hands-on experience with real spacecraft electronics
Access to well-equipped labs for PCB soldering and testing at Tartu Observatory
A close-knit, cross-disciplinary team where communication across subteams is the norm
Tangible project experience to build your portfolio
Applying for a job
One can apply until a suitable candidate is found or until the end of the application period.