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Telecom Satellite System Engineer TF SCJ 2949
2016-02-18 20:07:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telecom Satellite System Engineer TF J 2949 Summary An opportunity for an experienced Telecom Satellite System Engineer with experience in the design and development of satellite communication systems, specifically in the space segment payload andor ground segment to work onsite at ESA Harwell for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To deliver support to the Future Projects Division. To support activities during the initial phases of the end to end satellite system design and involves studies at the level of pre Phase A but does not, in principle, involve the implementation phase. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation satellite communication systems for both space and ground segment Monitoring and assessing the need and commercial potential for future satellite telecommunication missions and systems Support the initiating and managing prospective studies on new mission concepts and architectures Analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities associated to new projects in the telecommunication satellite system domain 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 activities related to system studies and Phases A of new telecommunication satellite projects Preparation of inputs to status reports Acquire and maintain endtoend system engineering expertise for the development of new telecommunication satellite system concepts and in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. Participate in working groups and meetings to support the preparation of new projects. Regular travel for the purpose of supporting meetings and reviews at Industry premises and to ESTEC in particular shall be undertaken as required Qualifications Experience MSc in Engineeringphysics or equivalent Significant demonstrated industrial experience in satellite telecommunication systems design, including substantial experience in satellite payload, platform or telecommunication endtoend system engineering Specific experience in broadband or mobile satellite telecommunication systems is considered a valuable asset. Essential Skills Excellent organisation and communications skills ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Resourcefulness selfmotivation Ability to document their work and to produce high quality documents Willingness to travel Ability to work in an international working environment and be fluent in English a high level of written and spoken English is essential 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 Friday 11th March 2016 Location of the position is Harwell, UK 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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