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RF and Navigation System Engineer
2020-09-10 19:11:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RF and Navigation System Engineer Deadline for applications 01102020 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organisation with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description For our client, the European Space Agency ESA, we are looking for a RF System Engineer for their location in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to join their Radio Frequency Systems Division. Tasks and Responsibilities Task 1 Engineering tools exploitation, development and evolution Support ESA in engineering activities, associated with the development and updates of engineering tools including but not limited to the following areas RF system performance analysis and Service volume simulation Digital signal processing and user algorithms, including simulation of environment impairments, use of RF Constellation Simulator RFCS and SoftwareDefinedRadios SDRs, etc. Navigation and sensor fusion algorithms involving GNSS, Precise Point Positioning PPP, Real Time Kinematic RTK, etc. Concepts and techniques for High Accuracy GNSS, PPP and PPPRTK positioning Assessment of associated integrity concepts system performances, algorithms and software for network processors and computation of the corrections, user algorithms, etc. Analysis relating to the use of space receivers visibility analysis, system performances, testing of space receiver in the laboratory and update of associated tools Security algorithm and techniques design and testing Telecom and data dissemination techniques and protocols Physical, data, network layer techniques and simulations Link budget analysis and simulations. Task 2 Support and expertise to ESA activities enabling GNSS in safetycritical verticals applications Provide expertise and engineering support to ESA in the frame of its activities aiming to enable Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS in safetycritical verticals e.g. Railway, Maritime, Civil Aviation, etc., develop and demonstrate the associated concepts, technologies, solutions and standards. This includes in particular Support and provide expertise to ESA in the frame of Working Groups, standardisation bodies, etc., survey and report to ESA the stateoftheart and its evolutions Support monitoring of industrial and RD activities participate to reviews, support the preparation of those activities, etc. Analyse and simulate performance, solutions and concepts to enable GNSS in critical applications perform and participate to field campaigns, experiments, etc. Support and expertise for PVT assurance activities Expertise to analyse, define, design and test concepts, technologies and solutions existing or innovative in the field of Position Velocity Timing PVT assurance using GNSS and other Position Navigation Timing PNT technologies. Support ESA initiatives in this area with the update andor development of SW, User Equipment algorithms, simulation tools system, algorithms, etc. and testbed involving software. Testing of commercial solutions using laboratory tools and field trials. Support and expertise relating to cybersecurity of RF systems Expertise to analyse, define, design and test concepts, technologies and solutions in the field cyber security for Radio Frequency RF systems, covering transversally all application and scientific domains. Support ESA initiatives in this area with the update andor development of algorithms, simulation tools system, algorithms, etc. and testbed. Task 3 Technical support to maintenance, evaluative maintenance and operations of TECES laboratories Technical support for the RF System Division laboratories. Requirements Master Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be eligible to obtain an EU personal security clearance as requested by ESA. Task 1 and 3 Knowledge of satellite communication architectures and techniques. Experience in analysis and design of modern digital communication systems, coding and synchronization issues. Familiarity with modern communication system and subsystem simulation techniques, as a minimum Matlab and CC program languages. Knowledge of modern prototyping and testing methodologies for digital communication subsystems is also preferred. Task 2 Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment. Strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, signal processing techniques, and digital navigation receivers. Relevant experience with the GNSS1, EGNOS andor GALILEO systems and equipment and have and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems. Proven experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. Strong experience at user level with satellite navigation receivers and satellite navigation positioning and integrity algorithms. Knowledge of modern computer systems, programming languages, computer simulation tools and signal processing. Some experience of commercial simulation software is desirable. Fluency in English both written and spoken is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultant Estefania directly on phone number 31 0 71 579 55 51.
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