At Dark, we passionately believe that space represents not only a cornerstone of the modern world but also a catalyst for shaping our future. Our mission is clear: pioneering spacecraft and mission designs for the protection of vital orbits and assets.

That is why we are gathering a team of bright minds to tackle crucial challenges through advanced engineering. Our focus? Velocity. We are kicking in technologies that will enable faster-than-ever orbital missions, ushering in a new era defined by unprecedented agility and boundless opportunity.

Joining the electronics department, you will drive the conception of an orbital radar from its concept phase to space qualification. Bringing RF expertise to the table, you will implement the RF subsystem and coordinate with external contractors and suppliers. As an experienced electronics engineer, you will also support the team in other development activities.

Learn more about our mission: mission manifesto.

First Missions

• Getting up to speed on the radar architecture and past developments
• Defining an initial radiofrequency architecture that meet the mission requirements
• Simulating and designing the first radio frequency chains

Responsibilities

• Providing a space radar to permit target acquisition and rendez-vous
• Defining the development and qualification roadmap for all radar subsystems
• Driving the team through the associated development and validation phases
• Carying out implementation and tests of radiofrequency circuits and mixed-signal boards
• Interfacing with the program management team to report progress and signficant updates for the mission
• Searching and selecting the appropriate components, and building relationships with the providers
• Contributing to the electronics processes and tools, to meet high-quality engineering standards

• 7+ years of experience, and proven knowledge in radiofrequency and electronic design
• Ideal background from the Defense / Aerospace industry (e.g. MBDA, Thales, Dassault, Safran, etc.)
• Expertise in radiofrequency simulation and design (ADS or Ansys)
• Knowledge of antenna parameters, RF front-end architecture, and radar design
• Knowledge of signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Expertise in electronic board design (Altium Designer) and circuit simulation (Spice)
• Knowledge of space engineering and the effects of radiation is a plus
• As we have an international team, knowledge of technical English is required. Fluency in French is a plus

Culture

We recognize that extraordinary work ethics turn mere achievements into triumphs. Hence, we hold each team member accountable for enhancing collaborative performance within Dark by embodying the following skillset:

• Methodology – Your ability to clearly define and articulate the steps required to achieve a desired outcome
• Relevancy – Your capacity to discern and select the most appropriate course of action based on the prevailing context and circumstances
• Results – Consistently obtaining and updating the necessary resources and information to drive towards the intended outcome effectively

Learn more about our culture: culture manifesto.

• Join - our core team, poised to expand into a company with hundreds
• Engage - in a deeply technical project with high level systems trade-off and long term industrial vision
• Learn - every day in an environment driven by continuous improvement
• Enjoy - a team rewarding autonomy and uphold high standard at work

Salary package ranging from 62 K€ to 80 K€ gross, additional performance bonuses and project-based bonuses.