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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2020-06-02 14:14:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Introduction Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. We have over 40 years experience in supporting the space sector Since the creation of the European Space Agency ESA, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Serco and Proud Make a difference every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer, based in Harwell UK. Main Responsibilities The right candidate will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of satellite payload technology and products under the responsibility of the Payload Technology Section. The postholder will focus on the below main responsibilities Initiating, monitoring and controlling space segment technology and product development activities for satellite communications under the ARTES Core Competitiveness CC and other ARTES programme lines, with a focus on digital communication technologies. Liaising with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line Managers and other relevant Departments of ESA as necessary to fulfil this role. Supporting activities of the Ground Segment Section and the creation and implementation of ARTES partnership projects Reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of ARTES activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates Identifying and defining product and technology needs for future satellite communication services, in particular for digital communication technology and products Supporting the promotion of the ARTES 4.0 programme and the ARTES socioeconomic impact analysis Coordinating the provision of expert technical support from other ESA organisational units e.g. TEC as required to ensure an effective initiation and management of activities Successful Candidate The successful candidate will bring specific qualification and relevant experience in the following areas Technical Competences Experience in managing technology development activities carried out by industry for commercial satellite communication Knowledge of satellite communication system architectures, products and market Experience in the specification, design, development and testing of at least one of the following digital signal processors, communication modems, digital andor mixed signal ASICs, software defined radios Behavioral Competences Communication Results Orientation Planning and Organisation Teamwork Stakeholder Relationship Management Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes would be distinct asset. Applicants should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills and contractsubcontract management experience. Experience in space segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development is required. Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry would be a distinct advantage. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.
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