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Radio Navigation Engineer
2020-10-20 13:14:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA. Overview The work will be performed onsite at ESTEC within the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality TEC. The work includes design and analysis of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include Support to GALILEO System level engineering activities, covering requirements engineering, maintenance of System Technical Requirements Baseline, assessment of baseline evolutions DCPsDCNs, and assessment of contractors Deviations and Waivers. In particular for Galileo, participation in studies and simulations for the assessment of system endtoend functionalities and performance. Contribution to Systemlevel Reviews. Support to the update of interface documentation, ensuring coherence with the segments. Support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment and studies on radio navigation, including generating technical requirements and statements of work and reviewing relevant documentation. Specific qualification requirements University degree Msc or PhD in telecommunications, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or computer science. 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 and microwave systems, navigation system mission monitoring, and GNSS processing facilities. Knowledge of payload engineering and platform systems. Several years of relevant experience with the GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment. Good knowledge of Radio Navigation processing, simulation and testing systems would be a strong advantage. Specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. Knowledge on EGNOS Overlay System including the extension to GALILEO support and associated integrity functions. Familiarity with SafetyOfLife systems. Familiarity with Advanced RAIM ARAIM techniques and with RTKPPP techniques. Familiarity with authentication and encryption techniques that could be relevant to expected GALILEO OSCS evolutions in these domains. Able to manage and coordinate complex technical discussions with diverse groups to achieve target goals within a compressed time. Eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Ability to work and communicate effectively in English. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance by their national security administration. Being already in possession of security clearance will be considered an asset for the selection. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 11 November 2020, please apply via ourJob Application form quoting TECPLT655 RTCTECESG00655 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 16 November2020, 13.00 hours.
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