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Telecommunications System Engineer
2019-01-05 15:32:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of TENG Engineering Support to Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview In support and reporting to the ScyLight Programme Manager thepostholder will coordinate the activities required for settingup futureInstitutional and European telecommunications Programmes InitiativesActivities in the area optical communications IntraSatellite, Satelliteconnections between Satellites, Ground, or Airborne and applicationsservices as well as in the area of secure satcom for safetyand security, research programs H2020, Horizon Europe, partnershipprogrammes. The activities notably include the support of preparatoryactivities, actions and implementation in cooperation and cooperationwith the relevant stakeholders Industry, National Agencies, EUInstitutions. The tasks typically will include Supporting the Project preparation and implementation and managing industrial activities. Provide support to the ScyLight Programme ManagerSystem EngineerTechnical Leads in coordinating ESA internal studies andpreparing the associated documentation. Support the ESA ScyLight Programme ManagerSystem EngineerTechnical Leads in monitoring activities related to the industrialactivities, especially monitoring the coherent and costeffectiveimplementation of requirements from system level down to the lowersubsystem level. Participation in Agency Reviews, notably supporting the ScyLight Programme ManagerSystem EngineerTechnical Leads in organizing thePhase AB System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Reviewas well as lower level technical reviews in the relevant field of interest. Supporting the definition of technology activities or additional technical studies in preparation of the next Phase of the Programme in theappropriate areas of competence. Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation telecommunication systems for both space and groundsegment. Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation mobile communication systems for both space and groundsegment. Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation mobile communication systems for both space and groundsegment. Preparation of inputs to status reports. Regular reporting of progress to the ESA System Engineer and theScyLight Programme Manager. In the execution of the tasks, theTelecommunication Systems Engineer will liaise closely and proactivelywith the rest of the Programme team as well as with other colleagueswithin the Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Services Department.In particular as support to the ScyLight Programme Manager the taskswill include Support to preparatory activities in the course of defining and setting up new programme elements and the related programmatic frameworks. Support in the creation of information packages to Decision Makers and industrial partners. Support in the creation of internal or external decision documents e.g. proposals to the ESA programme boards throughout the relevant projectlifetime. Identification and characterisation of new services and applications. Support to other projects or Directorates of ESA for the definition and operational assessment of applications and services. Support to standardisation activities in specific areas. Monitoring of and reporting about activities in other ARTES Elements or other relevant programmes including EC programmes. Initiation, preparation and running promotion activities, like workshops with Industry, other agencies or National Delegation as well as mediarelated activities e.g. webarticles. Initiation of andor participation in international working groups. Specific qualification requirements The candidateshall have experience of system engineering including A Masters Degree inEngineering arelevant experience in aerospace or telecommunications. Experience in an international team is required. Very good interpersonal skills, be wellorganised, proactive, selfmotivated and able to work effectively in a matrix structure. Ability to draft technical reports. Proven capabilities in preparation of programmatic frameworks requiring system and strategic thinking. Experience Optical Technologies Space andor terrestrial. Relevant experience in requirements analysis, design, implementation and operations, and associated management experience. Sound knowledge of the overall space market. Good communication skills, problem solving skills and be able to manage relationships, work in a team and be selfmotivating anddisciplined. A very good working knowledge of spoken and written English isessential. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 25 January2019a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Form or CV and Motivation Letter toMr. Davide StarnoneandMs. Tracey Longden, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlandtracey.longdenaurora.nlquoting referenceTIA96RTCTIATI00096. Please read our Recruitment Process for ESA for more details. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 1February 2019, 13.00 hours.
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