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Radio Navigation Engineer SCJ 27934
2014-03-19 13:40:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Radio Navigation Engineer SCJ 27934 Summary A Radio Navigation Engineer with experience of GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering. Objective To perform a diverse range of support tasks to navigation projects for signal design for current and future evolution of systems. Responsibilities Duties Generic Support Tasks Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA Projects and RD activities and contracts technical followup Specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA andor by major European industriesoperators Validation of designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials possibly in cooperation with third parties Design, implementation and testing tasks for technological projects Execution of internal RD activities through design, prototyping, analysis and simulations Simulation and testing in laboratory of Navigation systems and equipment Preparation of technical documents on above subjects Support to related demonstrations inside and outside ESTEC The work concerning laboratory activities will be performed based on the existing Radio Navigation facilities available at ESTEC The duties of this post will include in particular Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO for system functional and architectural design for current and future evolution of the systems Participation in studies supporting current and future radio navigation systems definition andor analysis EGNOSGALILEO evolutions and GPS modernisation regarding system, signalsinspace design and ground processing Support the Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO in the implementation and coordination of the activities related with the monitoring and analysis of the performance of the various services offered through the Galileo and EGNOS SignalinSpace Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO through participation in studies, simulations and laboratory testing for the assessment of endtoend functionalities and performance, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing Contribution to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of radio navigation Monitoring of contracts with industry for studies on radio navigation concepts and for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering Background and experience on GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering Experience in project management and industrial procurement Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment They shall have strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, signal processing techniques, and digital navigation receivers The specialist shall in particular have several years of experience relevant with the GNSS1and GALILEO systems and equipment and have and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems They shall be specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 9th April 2014 Location of the position isNoordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive salary Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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