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Antenna Engineer
2019-05-16 17:30:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
An opportunity for an experienced Antenna Engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK, providing expert technical support on antenna testing activities within the TECEFA Antennae Submm Waves Section. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Supporting the Antenna Test campaigns within the ESTEC Antenna Measurement Laboratory, including test definition, test execution and delivery of datatest report to the customer Perform testing activities in Spherical, Planar, Cylindrical Near Field, Compact Range and Material RF Characterisation facilities, including test plans and test setup preparation, operation of the test ranges and analysis of test results Perform research testing activities that challenge the current stateoftheart in space antenna measurements, aiming at enabling new testing capability and fulfil the needs of future ESA space missions in all space applications Earth Observation, Navigation, Science, Telecommunications, Human Space Flight and Space Transportation Antenna Laboratory Procedures, Manuals and ISO9001 processes and the corresponding Antenna Laboratory housekeeping and inventory of instrumentation Support to the design of test jigs, adapters and auxiliary fixtures, required in the testing of both ground and space antennas Support in the testing of control and processing software for antenna and RF material. Qualifications Experience Minimum of MSc or equivalent in relevant field of study. General background in antenna technologies and experience in antenna testing preferably in the space domain Good working knowledge of Near and Far field antenna testing systems Capability for performing activities related to all aspects of testing and integration of antenna systems in an autonomous way Experience with handling of space hardware is considered an asset Good working knowledge on antenna systems and design approaches Good working knowledge on latest antenna design and modelling software tools Essential Skills Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Good English language skills Excellent communication and presentation skill Excellent analytical skills Proactive attitude to problem solving Qualities Positive, cando approach Closing Date for applications is Friday 31st May 2019.
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