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Frequency Management Engineer
2019-05-01 17:31:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a Frequency Management Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Modis Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Modis is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 120 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed The Technology Coordination and Frequency Management Section EOP8MT is responsible for two main tasks. The identification of technology requirements, providing support to technology developments, and general coordination for technology for future Earth Observation missions. A solid collaboration with the other divisions in the EO directorate and ESAs Technical directorate is essential for this work. The analysis and monitoring of the evolution of frequency needs for EO missions, including early concepts and potential interference conflicts with other communication services sharing the spectrum. The nature of the work requires a solid collaboration with other sectionsdivisions in the EOP directorate, with the ESA Frequency Management Office and with representatives from industry and from other space agencies. The big majority of this job is in the area of Frequency Management, with very punctual support on technology if the opportunity arises. The principle tasks in the area of Frequency Management will include Analysing requirements and constraints of EO missions under preparation with respect to frequency allocation and interference, Providing specific support to preparatory activities and to projects to an extent to be determined casebycase, Monitoring the evolving frequency needs of future EO missions, including early concepts, and potential conflicts with competing areas, Participating in the work of technical committees relevant for EO in the framework of the International Telecommunication Union ITU, the European Conference of Postal Telecommunications Administrations CEPT and the Space Frequency Coordination Group SFGG, Conducting studies to support the ESA position in the above mentioned committees, Performing technical studies and analyses related to frequency spectrum management and interference assessment Developing and using RFI simulation software tools typically based on STK, Excel with VBA and Matlab, to conduct sharing bands and compatibility analysis between services, in line with ITU recommendations. Reporting on frequency management matters and contributing to reports to Delegate Bodies coordinating with the ESA Frequency Management Office. The principle tasks in the area of EO Technology Development will include Supporting the identification of the technology requirements for future Earth observations missions Supporting missions under preparation through, e.g. participation to reviews, assessment of industrial results, evaluation of proposals in reply to calls To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required University degree in ElectricalElectronicsTelecom Engineering PhD or Msc Background and experience in satellite systems, space projects and associated subsystem technology developments. Experience with simulation tools, including Matlab, Excel with VBA and STK Experience in microwave remote sensing techniques used in Earth Observation missions. Knowledge of Radio Regulations This position requires regular travelling to participate to frequency management international fora, technical committees and working groups e.g. ITU WRC, CEPT, SFCG. Behavioural competencies Teamwork Ability to conduct research autonomously Good communication skills Proficient in the English language Spoken and Written. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC is the largest site and the technical heart of ESA. This nursery of European space activities is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands. At ESTEC, about 2500 engineers, technicians and scientists work handson with mission design, spacecraft and space technology. Almost all ESA projects except launchers are managed from ESTEC. In Noordwijk, people work on science missions, manned space missions, Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites. ESTEC provides extensive testing facilities to verify the proper operation of spacecraft, such as the Large Space Simulator LSS, acoustic and electromagnetic testing bays, multiaxis vibration tables and the ESA Propulsion Laboratory EPL. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 23052019
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