je.st
news
Satellite System Engineer
2014-09-18 15:41:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Satellite System Engineer to support the Future Projects Division in the Telecommunications Directorate at our clients premises in Harwell, UK. Tasks and Activities The scope of work covers the initial phases of the satellite system design, including feasibility studies at the Phase 0 PrePhase A Phase A level but excluding, in principle, the implementation phase. Management, analysis, definition, and initiation of industrial activities associated to new projects in the telecommunication satellite system domain Assessment of the need and commercial potential for future satellite telecommunication missions and systems Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation satellite communication systems for both space and ground segment Managing prospective studies on new mission concepts and architectures Analysing and preparing proposals for new telecommunication satellite telecommunication projects, including the definition of mission requirements Definition of all the elements endtoend associated to the missionsystem architecture of new telecommunication satellite projectssystems Assessment and analysis of the best concepts and technical solutions to meet the defined mission and system requirements. Assessment of the potential and benefits at system level of new techniquestechnologies. Perform tradeoffs between different conceptstechnologies to optimize the endtoend system Support the negotiation, monitoring and control of contracts and activities related to system studies and Phases A of new telecommunication satellite projects Acquire and maintain endtoend system engineering expertise for the development of new telecommunication satellite system concepts and in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Minimum 10 years of experience in satellite system engineering including industrial experience in the design and development of satellite communication systems Strong experience in space segment payload and preferably in broadband or mobile satellite communication systems Experience with telecommunication satellites platform, payload, or telecommunication endtoend system engineering Experience working with multiple divisions of the European Space Agency and interacting with subject matters experts Be able to spend the first 3 months in Noordwijk for training purposes. Due to work permit restrictions, please apply only if you are a European Union citizen or if you already hold a valid work permit for UK. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 01102014. Due to work permit restrictions, please apply only if you are a European Union citizen or if you already hold a valid work permit for the UK. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
Tags: system
satellite
engineer
Category:Transportation and Logistics