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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2015-12-08 13:05:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ECSAT, we are currently looking for a Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities You will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of payload technologies and products for telecommunications satellites under the responsibility of the Payload Technologies and Products Section TIATTP, including Support the initiation of activities related to technology and product development for payload applications Support the establishment and control of relevant ESA requirements, specifications and general documentation Evaluation, support to negotiation, monitoring and control of development contracts and activities Preparation of inputs to status reports Contribute to the preparation of technology and product development work plans Support other members of the TIATTP section on their projects and share expertise within the section Monitor market and technology trends and developments in the area of satellite communication Cooperate with specialists in other ESA departments Identify any issues during the procurement phase, the running or closing of an activity, and flag them for attention in a timely manner Support the timely preparation of papers for Adjudication Committee meetings or Delegate bodies IPC, JCB, with high quality standards Provide inputs for the Department Business Intelligence management system Support TIA communication activities in line with the ESA TIA Communication Policy rules Follow the relevant and applicable ISO procedures Maintain the required level of confidentiality and security as defined in the ESA Security Directives. Requirements As successful candidate you should bring a Master or PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in engineering, experience in payload technology and products for telecommunication satellites and at least 4 years of postgraduate experience. The required expertise area and qualifications are 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 management of development contracts for satellite payload equipment 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. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the United Kingdom or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer Reference UK15009 Application closing date 28122015 Start date 18012016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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