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RF Payload Technician
2018-11-15 12:31:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RF Payload Technician ESTEC, Ref no 18 17754 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking an experienced RF Technician to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to support the Operation Maintenance of the Payload Systems Divisional Laboratory within the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The laboratory is an engineering tool used to support the research activities of the Payload System Division and ESA projects in the following areas Microwave technologies from below 1 GHz to beyond 100 GHz. RF High Power subsystems and techniques. Navigation payloads and Receivers technologies. Remote Sensing payloads and Calibration transponders Technologies. Communication Payloads TTC, Digital and secure Technologies. Your tasks will be Assist with the integration, configuration and running of RF test equipment andor RF test setups employed in evaluating the performance of RF subsystems or instruments for space application such as Atomic Clocks and Time and Frequency Test beds. Navigation payloads. Linear and Nonlinear characterisation of subsystemsdevices. Life limited RF payload equipment. PIM performance, multipactor performance and high power evaluation. Remote sensing space born radar Calibration transponders. TTC and Communication test beds. Development of software using VEE andor Lab View for automated testing, control and monitoring of RF performance. MICMMIC integration using dedicated equipment such as wire and ribbon bonding machines, eutectic die bonding and testing using on wafer probing station. General laboratory support such as, scheduled maintenance, calibration of the laboratory equipment, continuous upgrade of test facilities, replacement of consumables, design of mechanical housings, thermal plates and test jigs for RF circuits. Maintaining the Divisional equipment inventory list, which involves useoperation of dedicated software for traceability and control of inventory including lent out equipment. Organisation and maintenance of laboratory library, which includes documentation operating manuals, test reports and general This is a full time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is January 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies You will have A Bachelor level degree in Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering. A good background on RF equipment and technologies, ideally for space application, and a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience. A strong background in RF, microwave and millimetre wave technologies and experience in preparation of test setups, integration and testing of RF Equipment Active, Passive, timefrequency references and RF Payloads. Good experience with LabViewVee Pro and tools for automated testing, control and monitoring of RF performance. Good working knowledge of Thermal Vacuum chamberssystems is required. Experience in maintenance and calibration of general RF laboratory test equipment and instrumentation. Required soft skills Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, and reporting skills. Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities and projects simultaneously. Additional assets are Prior experience with space RF equipment would be an asset. What can Terma Offer? At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment I nternational and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply exclusively through our website httpwww.terma.comcareersjobs and upload a cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date December 4th 2018 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment. 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