Electrical Engineer payload bay; volunteer, unpaid

Position: Electrical Engineer for the payload bay (volunteer, unpaid)
Overview  Electrical Engineer for the payload bay (volunteer, unpaid).

Location:

Delft, The Netherlands. About the position:
We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute directly to the development of the Science Testbed (a Tumbleweed prototype). In this role, you will focus on designing, integrating, testing, and maintaining the electrical systems and components that support the scientific instruments and experiments housed within the payload bay of the Testbed. This work goes towards a Martian Analogous mission.
Qualifications    Strong hands-on experience with prototype development and testing.
Basic proficiency in electrical integration  and familiarity with tools used for assembly and testing.
Strong communication and intercultural skills  to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external mentors.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Willingness to engage in continuous learning  and  personal development  in both engineering and planetary science fields.
Familiarity with Python  or  MATLAB  for data analysis during payload testing is a plus.
Proximity to Delft , as this position requires regular on-site involvement.
Graduated or enrolled in a Bachelor’s or higher degree  in  Electrical Engineering  or a related field.
Expected commitment of at least 1.5 years  and approximately  15 hours per week .
Responsibilities    Integrate and test the electrical systems of the payload bay  of the Tumbleweed Rover prototype, ensuring electrical compatibility with scientific instruments.
Perform environmental and functional tests  on the payload bay to validate instrument performance under simulated mission conditions (e.g., wind, vibration, temperature).
Collaborate regularly with the  engineering team  to align on design constraints.
Work with external researchers and mentors when collaborating on bespoke instruments.
Write papers outlining the results of the numerous tests for publication.
Present findings at relevant conferences.
Rewards / Benefits   Rewards:  Check out the perks of being in our team /apply!

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