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RF Engineer Satellite Ground Stations
2021-04-21 18:13:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Thorn SDS is a niche provider of specialist engineering services within the European Space Sector. We have strong values around the wellbeing and development our people, actively sponsor the development and training of our teams, and like to think we offer something a little different to other companies. At Thorn SDS you are a big part of a small team. We currently have a vacancy for an experienced RF Engineer to be based at our clients facility ESAESOC, Darmstadt. This is a fabulous opportunity for an individual with excellent communication skills in English, to work on a number of hugely interesting programmes. The scope of the role is wide ranging and includes both Validation and Ground Station Engineering Services. These can be broken down into tasks that include Review of compatibility verification matrix, test procedures and test results Definition and execution of the RF compatibility test plan and report Plan to configure, procure and validate a Network Data Interface Unit Maintain ESA Ground Station configurations Support ESA Ground Station upgrades from validation to handover of operations We would expect you to have an excellent telecommunication engineering knowledge including practical experience as an RF Engineer ideally at a Ground Station. Your knowledge of Ground Stations should be comprehensive and include architecture, subsystem maintenance, station performance, incident management and operations. You should also have experience of working in a configurationcontrolled environment and be able to produce technical reports to a high standard in the English language. The role will develop with different missions so we are looking for engineers who can demonstrate initiative and flexibility in a fastpaced environment, perhaps already familiar with the ESOC environment. Having a good understanding of RF compatibility tests, being familiar with ground station control processes, having some experience dealing with external interfaces and a familiarity with ground station maintenance and operations would all be considered advantageous. At Thorn SDS we are always seeking to identify high quality individuals who are looking to start or further their career in the space industry. These are fantastic roles with huge career development potential, to either specialise in Operations in the longterm or to develop the knowledge and skills to advance into related engineering specialisms. Please send your CV and covering letter in English to by 6th May 2021 to recruitmentthornsds.co.uk
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