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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2020-06-11 14:12:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer who will work for ECSAT, in the United Kingdom. SPECIFIC TASKS The employee 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 including The principal tasks and responsibilities will include 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 REQUIREMENTS 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 mixedsignal ASICs, softwaredefined radios Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes would be a distinct asset. 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. Strong negotiation skills and contractsubcontract management experience. Behavioural Competencies Communication Results Orientation Planning and Organisation Teamwork Stakeholder Relationship Management DEADLINE 14072020 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD will be agreed taking into account how the coranavirus situation develops.
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