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Electronics Engineer Payload Validation
2017-08-03 14:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer to work for Telespazio VEGA onsite at ESTEC. Objective Engineering and Scientific Support to the Future Missions Office and Prodex supporting Payload Technology Validation Activities. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but will not be limited to Design of analogue and digital electronics in support of various payload instrument validation activities with a particular emphasis on detector readout electronics Manufacturing and test of electronic circuits Supporting electronic system, components and electrooptical sensor characterisations in the sections laboratories Development of firmware and instrument control and readout software Supporting the development and maintenance of the technical infrastructure needed to validate payload technologies Generally supporting office activities contributing to the elaboration and implementation of the Science Programme technology development plans Evaluation of proposals in response to calls for missions, participation in reviews, payload expertise in support of system studies Qualifications Experience Academic qualification in electronics engineering Minumum of 4 years of handson project or industrial experience in the design, engineering, performance analysis and testing of electronic circuits, preferably in the space domain In particular, expertise in lownoise analogue, highspeed digital techniques and mixedsignal circuits is mandatory Handson experience with such electronic designs and relevant CAD and simulation tools is required Good knowledge of sensor technologies covering wavelengths ranging from IR to gammarays, electrooptical characterisation, cryogenics, and or the design considerations for spacebased payloads would be an asset. Qualities Be creative and have very good problemsolving skills. Be able to function as part of a team A proactive and flexible attitude will be required An ability to work independently and to establish good working relations Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Monday 28th August 2017 Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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