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Mission Implementation Engineer
2018-10-01 14:27:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an engineer to provide support on site at ESTEC to the Earth Observation Directorate with the performance, design, development and verification of external radar calibration systems. Objective In the first hand the engineer will support the Sentinel1 Project with EndtoEnd simulators and calibration of the whole system, relating to the Synthetic Aperture Radar SAR payload. The role has three main aspects Mission calibration, EndtoEnd Mission Calibration and Performance and Calibration Targets transponders. Knowledge of SAR technologies, experience in Calibration devices radar and a background in microwave engineering would be suitable. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to the following tasks Specifying performance, design, development and verification approach for external radar calibration systems EndtoEnd Calibration and Performance Assessing mission performance by simulation and error analysis Monitoring the industrial activities concerning mission performance compliance Specifying mission operation scenarios for mission exploitation Conducting inhouse as well as external radar studies Supporting the project team, in hisher area of expertise Reviewing the project documentation as produced throughout the project lifetime Participating in project meetings and reviews Support precommissioning work relating to calibration equipment Qualifications Experience University degree MSc minimum in Aerospace Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline. 4 years relevant industrial experience and general knowledge of ESA Earth Observation missions. A microwave engineering background with experience in SAR Technologies and SAR processing would be an asset. Experience in Calibration Devices radar and space hardware is highly relevant. Essential Skills Good English language skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, with initiative and capability to work independently. Problemsolving oriented attitude. Good communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment. 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. 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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