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Radio Navigation Engineer
2020-12-22 10:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Radio Navigation Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 2173361 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, the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking an experienced space Radio Navigation Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAESTECs Commercial User Segment Navigation System Validation Section in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC. The work includes evaluation, design and analysis of ground and user segments technology for radio navigation and earth observation systems. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include main task Support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of professional and commercial grounduser products for radio navigation and earth observation through ESAs cofunded RD programs e.g. GSTP Element 2, NAVISP and Incubed Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO, RD and Testing activities in the fields of system and mainly receivers performances for sensor stations and user receivers Support to earth observation projects mainly for the ground technology Support to DTEC Navigation Laboratory for the design, implementation and operation of complex testing setups. This is a fulltime position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is February 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate shall have A Master degree or PhD in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science. At least 4 years of relevant work experience in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, including direct experience on GNSS and Earth Observation Proven knowledge of project management techniques, system engineering processes, system development lifecycle e.g. V model, project execution and follow up Specific knowledge on products and services using space borne earth observation in the ground and user segments Specific knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including architectures of multiGNSS receivers, high accuracy positioning RTK, PPP and robust positioning, navigation and timing Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications The following competencies would be considered an asset Proven knowledge and handson experience on processing and testing techniques for multielement antennas beamforming, antenna calibration Experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, in particular related to positioning and testing techniques and safety standards Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their applications to radio navigation andor earth observation. Note Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. 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 International 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 httpswww.terma.comcareersapplytoopenpositions 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 January 24th 2021 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. In line with ESA security requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them. Privacy Notice By submitting your job application you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this Privacy Notice, including Termas Privacy Policy as referenced below and are providing your consent to Termas storage and processing of your personal data accordingly. This Privacy Notice covers any personal data you submit to Terma for the recruiting process, including e.g. Your name, contact details and application status Information included in your CV or cover letter, such as job history, academic background, skills and competencies, personal interests, languages spoken, and your photo Job preferences and type of employment sought Names and contact details for references Please visit our Privacy Policy at www.terma.com. Here you will find additional information about our compliance with GDPR, how we use and protect your data, as well as information about your rights pursuant to GDPR. You will also find information who to contact at Terma in case you want to exercise these rights
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