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Ground Segment Engineer
2017-08-01 18:12:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Ground Segment Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom or ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Ground Segment Engineer in the Ground Segment Section, Technologies and Products Division, Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Systems Department, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. The postholder will report to the Head of the Ground Segment Section and will be responsible for the management of activities related to telecommunication ground and user segment technology and products. Duties Specific duties include initiating and managing ARTES Core Competitiveness CC contracts and activities related to telecommunication ground and user technology and product development. supporting the implementation of ARTES ScyLight activities. supporting activities of other ARTES programme elements and the creation and implementation of ARTES projects. collaborating with specialists in the other ESA organisational units, as required to ensure an effective initiation and management of activities. reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of ARTES activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates. identifying and definining ground and user segment needs for future satellite communication applications. supporting the preparation of the ARTES work plans. supporting the establishment and control of relevant ESA programmatic requirements, specifications and general documentation, including processes, tools and templates. supporting the promotion of the ARTES CC programme and the ARTES socioeconomic impact analysis. Technical competencies User terminal and gateway modem design Telecommunication protocols ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes Satcom ground segment system architectures, products and market Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Results Orientation Teamwork CrossCultural Sensitivity Additional requirements Applicants should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Experience in ground and user segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development is required. Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry would be a distinct advantage. Education Applicants for this post should have a masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 29 August 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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