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Optical ElectroOptics Engineer
2015-11-05 13:05:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for an Optical ElectroOptics Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities Definition and monitoring of development, implementation and maintenance contracts as well as internal studies related to Optical space communication Passive and active observation of space objects Electrooptical, and Frequency and Timing subsystems for groundstation use, incl. Optical Atomic Clocks In particular the work encompasses the following specific tasks Definition of specifications for the development, procurement, validation and deployment of optical ground stations and related subsystems for optical space communications from satellites in various orbits Definition of specifications for the development, procurement, validation and deployment of optical ground stations and related subsystems for passive and active observation of space objects including laser, detector, and signal processing technologies Definition of specifications for the development, procurement, validation and integration of optical, electrooptical, but also RF subsystems for use in the ground station environment. Specific examples are in particular frequency and timing systems including atomic and optical clocks Technical management under ESA responsibility of related industrial study, development, and procurement activities s contracts team Engineering support to integration, testing, maintenance, and operations, of developed equipment and systems in ESA facilities within the area of expertise, incl. the participation in test campaigns on industrys premises and Ground Segment Reference Facility Support of the Section in related internal studies and preparation of Technical Development Activities TDA. Requirements The Key Person shall have a University degree in Physics or Optical ElectroOptical Engineering with proven solid educational and practical experience in the design and testing of optical and or electrooptical systems. Experience related to space missions on the one hand and knowledge of Image signalprocessing techniques on the other hand, as well as frequency and timing, is an asset. Particular areas can include Optical telescope system design and modelling knowledge of optical component manufacturing techniques and tolerances Optical systems assembly and integration alignment in particular Optical characterization metrology, stray light, imaging performance Focal plane definition, selection, specification and characterization Modulation and detection techniques optical link budget calculations Image processing and signal processing techniques Coherent techniques interferometry, spectral techniques passive and tunable filters Atmospheric propagation effects, atmospheric characterization instrumentation, wavefront correction techniques Laser systems Frequency and Timing technology optical atomic clocks. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Optical ElectroOptics Engineer Reference G015259EFC1 Application closing date 24112015 Start date January 2016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about ESOC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESOC
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