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Radio Navigation Engineer
2016-01-25 16:05:52| 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 ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer on a fixed term contract until end of December 2017. Tasks and Responsibilities The work includes design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance, GNSS security and on radio navigation receivers. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include GNSS System implementation and verification including ground segment control and processing facilities and GNSS security In particular for Galileo, participation in studies, simulations and laboratory testing for the assessment of system endtoend functionalities and performance, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing, also applied to radio navigation receivers design and techniques Support to the Galileo project in the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment including receivers and for studies on radio navigation, including generating technical requirements and statements of work. Requirements As successful candidate you should have a University degree MSc in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering and at least 4 years of experience in these fields. Furthermore you should bring the following Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment including receivers Strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, signal processing techniques, and digital navigation receivers in addition to GNSS security and processing facilities At least 4 years of experience with the GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment and good knowledge of Radio Navigation processing, simulation and testing systems Be specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications Must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. 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. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. 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 Radio Navigation Engineer Reference N016ESTEC73 Application closing date 17022016 Start date 15032016 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 ESTEC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC
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