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TTC Engineer
2018-06-20 15:26:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Telemetry, Tracking Command TTC Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC establishment in Noordwijk, in the Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to the Telecommunications and TTC Systems Technology Section within the Directorate of Technology Quality Engineering. The Sections activities cover TTC and radio relay systems and subsystems for near Earth and deep space science missions. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of such systems and of related onboard equipment such as transponders operating in UHF, S, X or Ka bands. TTC and interorbit communication systems and equipment for near Earth applications and commercial satellites. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of communication systems and of onboard equipment including transponders making use of spread spectrum techniques and operating in the S, C, X and Ka bands. A diverse range of support tasks is required within the above domains. These can be grouped within the following main activities Support to ESA projects on TTC related issues from early conceptual phase mission analysis to launch preparation. Participation to early mission studies conducted in ESAs Concurrent Design Facility. Studies and analyses of techniques and technologies for telecommunications systems. Technical support for the development of TTC equipment and subsystems. Simulation and handson testing in the Sections laboratory of TTC systems and equipment. Generation of technical requirements and statements of work for TTC related RD activities. Technical support for standardization activity in the frame of European ECSS and CCSDS standardization activities. The requested start of work is 1st October 2018. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a Masters degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering with particular emphasis on communication systems. Essential skills are At least 4 years experience in the design of telecommunication systems and equipment. Good understanding of modulation and demodulation techniques. Good capability using simulation tools e.g. Matlab. Some knowhow in satellite TTC systems and equipment for near earth andor deep space applications. Good understanding of the technologies used in radio equipment VLSI, ASIC, MMIC, etc. including knowledge of ASICs development tools VHDL. Some knowhow in encryption and secure communications. Some knowledge of satellite telecommunication systems based on optical technology. Additional assets are Experience of operation of RF equipment antenna, LNA, receivers, SSPAs, TWTAs, etc.. Experience in assembling and operating test equipment for telecommunications. Capability of designing, assembling and testing analogue and digital breadboards. Experience with RD activities and technology development programmes. Familiarity with the applicable space standards ECSS, CCSDS. Familiarity with industrial procurement processes e.g. SoW production. Soft skills Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities and projects simultaneously. 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 httpwww.terma.comcareersjobs and upload a cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email recruitment.nlterma.com. Closing date July 10th 2018 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. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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