Subsystem Summary:

The Communications (COMMS) subsystem is responsible to reliably transfer the largest possible volume of scientific and diagnostic data between the satellite and the Earth, by developing the necessary On-Board and Ground Station hardware and software. COMMS is also in charge of performing system-level electromagnetic analyses on AcubeSAT. In that context, our members are occupied with

Subsystem Summary:

The Communications (COMMS) subsystem is responsible to reliably transfer the largest possible volume of scientific and diagnostic data between the satellite and the Earth, by developing the necessary On-Board and Ground Station hardware and software. COMMS is also in charge of performing system-level electromagnetic analyses on AcubeSAT. In that context, our members are occupied with

Subsystem Summary:

The Communications (COMMS) subsystem is responsible to reliably transfer the largest possible volume of scientific and diagnostic data between the satellite and the Earth, by developing the necessary On-Board and Ground Station hardware and software. COMMS is also in charge of performing system-level electromagnetic analyses on AcubeSAT. In that context, our members are occupied with

Position Overview:

The Marketing team works in the shadows to support the team creatively, socially, and financially. Behind each social media outreach post, one will find a marketing team member who curated the text and created the graphics with the power of their keyboard. Behind each presentation, one will find a marketing team member who designed the template. Behind each outreach event, one will find a marketing team member who engineered the brochures and infographics to deliver the team’s impactful message. Come to the dark side; we have Photoshop and Illustrator.

Position Overview:

The Marketing team works in the shadows to support the team creatively, socially, and financially. Behind each social media outreach post, one will find a marketing team member who curated the text and created the graphics with the power of their keyboard. Behind each presentation, one will find a marketing team member who designed the template. Behind each outreach event, one will find a marketing team member who engineered the brochures and infographics to deliver the team’s impactful message. Come to the dark side; we have Photoshop and Illustrator.

Position Overview:

The Marketing team works in the shadows to support the team creatively, socially, and financially. Behind each social media outreach post, one will find a marketing team member who curated the text and created the graphics with the power of their keyboard. Behind each presentation, one will find a marketing team member who designed the template. Behind each outreach event, one will find a marketing team member who engineered the brochures and infographics to deliver the team’s impactful message. Come to the dark side; we have Photoshop and Illustrator.

Subsystem Summary:

On-Board Software is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining software for the embedded systems of the satellite. Its goal is to ensure high quality in both software architecture and implementation, while ensuring compliance with popular safety standards that these kinds of systems depend on.

Subsystem Summary:

The On-Board Computer or On-Board Data Handling subsystem is responsible for designing and implementing the hardware and software for microcontrollers that control all basic functions of the satellite. This includes communication with all other subsystems, implementation of space standards, and data storage.

Subsystem Summary:

The On-Board Computer or On-Board Data Handling subsystem is responsible for designing and implementing the hardware and software for microcontrollers that control all basic functions of the satellite. This includes communication with all other subsystems, implementation of space standards, and data storage.

Subsystem Summary:

Spacecraft Operations is responsible for maintaining the ground mission control software, implementing the Telecommand and Telemetry services, automating nominal pass procedures and operating as the “command center” for on-board processes. Its prime goal is to optimize mission return while maximizing operational reliability.

Subsystem Summary:

The structural subsystem is responsible for the design of the physical layout of the satellite and the verification of its structural integrity. To achieve a functional design the subsystem uses CAD software to develop digital models of the system and is in constant communication with the rest of the team to assure that their needs are covered. To verify the structural integrity of the system the subsystem utilizes the Finite Element Method, to create a digital twin of the structure and analyze its behavior under the external loads applies to it during the launch. The subsystem also develops prototypes to prove the functionality of the design and has a very active role in the designing and planning of test campaigns for the qualification of the satellite.

Position Overview:

The Science Unit is responsible for designing and implementing the mission experiment, probing the dynamic response of S. cerevisiae‘s proteome in the conditions of Low Earth Orbit, and analyzing the generated data. Our work includes genetic modifications of the studied organism, utilizing the C-SWAT mNeonGreen Yeast Library, as well as developing and integrating DNA damage sensing and memory circuits. A specialized microfluidic chip assembly is combined with a tailor-made miniaturized imaging system to enable long term, multi-parallel culturing and observation, respectively.

Position Overview:

The Science Unit’s success is deeply rooted in its capacity to not only design theoretical experiments but also to prototype, test, and perfect its systems in real-world conditions. The Development Engineer is pivotal in bridging the gap between concept and reality. We seek an innovative DIY enthusiast who can design, prototype, and implement intricate testing setups for payload development, a miniaturized imaging system and experiments ran with living organisms. The ideal candidate has a knack for creative solutions, hands-on experience in design and manufacturing, and an understanding of the constraints and potentials of unconventional setups.

Position Overview:

The Science Unit is responsible for designing and implementing the mission experiment, studying how the radiation and microgravity conditions prevalent in the Low Earth Orbit affect yeast cells at a molecular level. Part of our work includes PCB design, as well as integration and control of both electronic sensors and actuation modules used to run the experiments in-orbit and gather scientific data, respectively.

Position Overview:

The Science Unit is responsible for designing and implementing the mission experiment, studying how the radiation and microgravity conditions prevalent in the Low Earth Orbit affect yeast cells at a molecular level. Part of our work includes design of a miniaturized imaging system to generate scientific data, and development of specialized microfluidic chips to host and grow the cells.

Overview:

The Systems Engineering subteam is tasked with ensuring the correct and reliable functionality of the spacecraft and the system level design coordination of all subsystems, while also ensuring compliance with a wide array of standards. Considering that AcubeSAT is about to enter the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Verification (MAIV) phase, the team is seeking an individual to assist in these activities.

Subsystem Summary:

The Thermal subsystem is responsible for ensuring that the satellite’s components shall not exceed their operating and non-operating temperatures. In order to calculate these temperatures and the acceptable thermal ranges for all materials, we run thermal analyses through software, as well as tests, which are executed by conditioning the satellite under various thermal stresses.