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Radio NavigationGNSS Performance Engineer SCJ 2692
2013-07-01 15:36:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A Radio Navigation Engineer with experience of GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering. Objective To perform a diverse range of support tasks within payload technologies, supporting the GALILEO System Services of the Galileo Project. 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 the GALILEO System Services of the Galileo Project 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 SignalinSpace Definition of SIS Service Validation Plans defining the tools and the processes to be used to measure the SIS Service Key Performance Indicators KPIs Coordination of the activities required to monitor continuously the SIS Service Performance KPIs.Preparation of regular status reports Analysis of the impact on the service during the deployment of the system and propose priorities on the Operational Plans to minimize SIS outages Coordination of the developments of the tools to be used for the measurement of SIS service KPIs and the analysis of Galileo service performance in general Comparative analysis of GNSS SIS performance Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering Background and experience on GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering 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 Monday 22nd June 2013 Location of the position isNoordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday and life assurance 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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