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Telecommunications Flight Product Engineer
2014-08-27 13:39:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. Telecommunications Flight Product Engineer Overview The UK Space Sector is growing with a target size of 40bn by 2030. The new ESA Centre at Harwell will house 100 staff by the end of 2015, providing an exciting international environment focussed on Satellite Applications and Telecommunications. HE Space is seeking a team of 8 telecomms specialists to support the ESA Atlas programme which provides opportunities for industrial partners to gain flight testing of innovative product and service ideas. As part of this team you will be given the opportunity to work across the project lifecycle from prephase A studies through to design and development of both satellite and ground segment technologies, giving you a unique opportunity to build your experience and develop your interest in satellite telecommunications. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Support to a range of projects seeking to create new technology and products to for payload applications. Manage requirements specifications of new payloads in accordance with relevant ESA Standards. Project Management of Atlas funded projects to develop new applications in the area of satellite telecommunications. Support the procurement phase of ground segment elements, reporting on progress and highlighting issues. Preparation of Market Analysis and studies identifying future trends in the area of satellite communication payloads. Provide input for the Department Business Intelligence tools. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University or equivalent qualification in engineering or science, and experience in payload andor satellite technology and products for telecommunications satellites General experience with the design, analysis, qualification, testing and implementation of satellite payload equipment for telecommunication satellites, with substantial experience in one or more of the following o Management of development contracts for satellite payload equipment. o design, development andor exploitation of active RF units, such as low noise amplifiers channel amplifiers and linearisers power amplifiers frequency converters digital signal processors A sound knowledge of multiple different types of active payload equipment and their functions at payload level is required Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Harwell. We are looking for candidates who are available from October 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference UK2344 before 16Sep14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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