Job Description SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3 D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to manufacturing entire geostationary telecommunication satellites, called Humming Sat, that define a new category in space and of which 4 have already been sold to international leading telecom operators: Intelsat and Via Sat (acqu. Inmarsat).
Humming Sat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO Small Sat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security.
SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems. The company’s patented 3 D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products. This position is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites.
If you are looking for a position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing company, this role is for you. Job Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph D, ideally in electrical engineering physics, or a related technical field.
• Five years (5) working in component engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical - EEE specialist) preferably with a space company.
• Knowledge about space specification systems and standards (ESCC, MIL or automotive) for EEE components.
• Advanced level of English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with MIL, NASA and ESA standards for components and materials such as:
  • NASA GSFC EEE-INST-002 Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification, and Derating, ECSS-Q-ST-60 (Product Assurance Requirements of Space EEE Components) and their subsidiary specifications.
  • MIL-STD-883/750 (Test Methods and Procedures for Microelectronics).
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis of EEE components.
• Familiarity with space radiation effects/testing on EEE components.
• Familiarity with EEE components Quality Controls and Reliability.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for electronic components.
• Knowledge of accelerated test profiles for component-level screening and qualification testing.

• Act as the engineering point of contact for all outsourced EEE - Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical components for application in space systems.
• Provide expert technical support to space projects on the design, procurement, and implementation of EEE components. Evaluate components design for high-reliability applications, advising designers on parts selection based on heritage, part reliability and manufacturing processes and participate in design reviews.
• Define and assess the selection, characterization, evaluation, and qualification of EEE components. Define requirements and specifications for components in close collaboration and coordination with clients, suppliers, and space agencies.
• Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements, review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, perform supplier audits.
• Assess compliance of component quality and reliability with the applicable project requirements, specifications, and standards
• Perform technical investigations in the frame of construction and failure analyses on components.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations and support projects in the definition of corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies. Responsible for approval of EEE component related RFD/RDWs.
• Identification of alternate parts for obsolescence or where lead times or component costs are unsuitable.
• Manage the approval of parts lists. Prepare the declared EEE components lists & non-standard parts approvals requests & participate in Parts Control Boards (PCBs) with customers and suppliers.
• Review/approval of data for incoming components (Incoming inspection reviews).
• Maintain EEE items database (item creation/review, verify/update documentation, etc.)
• Assess the impact of Alerts/Product Change Notices from suppliers/industry.
• Provide guidance/training to internal employees about EEE requirements.
• This role will involve some travel for business within Europe, and as such, you should be able to travel accordingly.

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Via Sat (acqu. Inmarsat), Intelsat and ESA for Humming Sat as well as contracts for its RF product line in Europe and the USA with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Renens (close to Lausanne, Switzerland), and operates subsidiaries in Foster City California USA, Virginia USA, Madrid Spain and Copenhagen Denmark. The company is well funded for its developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream with near term profitability