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Microwave Instrument System Engineer
2021-07-23 12:12:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Microwave Instrument System Engineer Deadline for submission to the Client 31082021 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organization with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description We are looking for a Microwave Instrument System Engineer on behalf of the European Space Agency ESA for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, to join their Microwave Instrument Section. The duties of the Contractor are performed in liaison with a team of microwave instrument system engineers in the Future Missions and Instruments Division EOP8M for the preparation of future ESA Earth Observation missions, in particular for new Earth ExplorerEarth Watch missions, Copernicus Sentinels, operational meteorology missions, Missions of Opportunity, Fsats and Scout missions. Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe and not by ESA. The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to Tasks and Responsibilities Developmentacquisition, validation and maintenance of performance assessment tools for various spaceborne microwave instruments encompassing both active radars and passive radiometers instruments Translation of missionobservation requirements to instrument requirements improvement and maintenance of data processing tools Performance Assessment of active and passive microwave instruments during the study phases 0, A, B1 Participation in the preparation and monitoring of instrument system and technology predevelopment studies together with industry. Requirements Masters degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering or physics with background in microwave engineering or electromagnetics theory and minimum 4 years of relevant work experience Demonstrated experience in the theoretical derivation and software implementation of instrument performance models A good endtoend instrument system understanding of microwave radar andor radiometers A good understanding of digital signal processing techniques General understanding of the modelling of wave interactions with the atmosphere and surface scattering Good familiarity with programming languages and computer programs such as Python, MatLAB, ADS, Excel, etc Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Proficient in the English language spoken and written. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany, Ireland and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Spain, Italy, France and Belgium. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com.
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