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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2020-06-15 15:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced payload engineer to work onsite at ECSAT for Telespazio VEGA UK, supporting the development of satellite payload technology and related products, liaising with procurement, strategic leaders, and other relevant Agency departments. Responsibilities Duties The successful candidate can expect to be involved in the following 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. Qualifications Experience University Masters degree, or equivalent, in Satellite Communications, or related discipline Essential Skills 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 Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes would be distinct asset. Strong negotiation skills and contractsubcontract management experience. Experience in space segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development. Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry Qualities Strong written and verbal communication skills Results Orientated individual Wellestablished planning and organisation skills Able to effectively carry out teamwork
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