je.st
news
Principal Instrument Engineer
2018-07-13 13:26:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. 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 Principal Instrument Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Principal Instrument Engineer, Meteorological Operational Second Generation MetOpSG Payload Section, MetOpSG Project Division, Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. MetOpSG is an operational meteorological programme established in cooperation with Eumetsat, ESA being responsible for the definition and development of the space segment and the procurement of the recurrent satellites on Eumetsats behalf. Duties Reporting to the MetOpSG Payload Manager, the postholder will be responsible for all aspects of MicroWave Imager MWI radiometer instrument design, development, testing and performance activities under the MetOpSG Programme. The main tasks and responsibilities for the radiometer instrument include Managing and monitoring all aspects of instrument specification, design, implementation and testing, ensuring full compliance is maintained and demonstrated with systemlevel technical and programmatic requirements. Monitoring the industrial progress and design evolution at instrument and equipment levels, ensuring they remain consistent with MetOpSG technical and programmatic requirements. Providing early warning of potential problem areas, ensuring appropriate mitigation actions are identified and implemented. Ensuring that operability of the instrument is fully compatible with overall MetOpSG satellite operations, observability and availability requirements. Coordinating specialist support as necessary. Monitoring the definition and execution of instrument calibration, ensuring availability of key data for processing. Ensuring timely availability of inputs for onground characterisation and inorbit commissioning campaigns. Interfacing and coordinating with the science team and user groups in conjunction with Eumetsat. Participating in instrument and satellite project reviews coordinating all aspects relating to the instrument. Monitoring, with Radiometers Performance Engineer support, the development of performance assessment tools, including instrument simulators and models in industry or internally, analysing missionperformance impacts resulting from deviations during instrument or system development. Supporting satellite AIV activities, preparation of the launch campaign and inorbit commissioning of the instrument. Monitoring the MWI risks and associated mitigation actions, including completion of ESA pre development life test activity. The postholder will be supported by a Radiometers Performance Engineer and by specialist engineers from within the MetOpSG team and from ESAs Technical Directorate as appropriate, and is expected to cooperate closely with other members of the MetOpSG Programme Team. Technical competencies Experience in spaceborne microwave instrument development Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews Technical knowledge of microwave instruments including radiometers expertise Experience in instrument performance and verification System awareness e.g. accommodation of instrument on satellite, endtoend aspects Experience in multiagency cooperative programmes Knowledgeexperience of Technical support within ESA, ensuring best level technical support for the Project Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Problem Solving Responsible DecisionMaking Results Orientation Teamwork Self Motivation Integrity Preparation for interview Education Engineering degree Master level or equivalent qualification in a relevant physical sciences. Additional requirements Applicants should have extensive experience in the deployment of high performance microwave radiometer instruments for space applications. Solid, handson experience in instrument development in a projectprocurement environment is required. A demonstrated ability to work within a multiagency cooperative programme is an advantage. 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 26 August 2018. 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. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
Tags: principal
instrument
engineer
principal engineer
Category:Transportation and Logistics