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Young Graduate Trainee for RF Payload
2018-05-09 19:25:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for RF Payload This post is classified F1. Location ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom. Our team and mission Quantum Project, which is part of the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department within the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications, is responsible, in cooperation with a satellite operator and an industrial contractor, to successfully procure the Quantum satellite, which will be the first telecommunications satellite using a fullyflexible, softwareprogrammable payload in Ku Band. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities The Young Graduate Trainee YGT will continue the study previously performed on the beamhopping functionality implemented on the Quantum satellite payload. This study will be further developed to take into account the beam hopping tests to be performed between June and December 2018. Acquired beam hopping functionality knowledge will then be used to further extend the abovementioned study with the payload calibration aspect. In addition, the YGT will assist with the processing of test results coming from the testing of the Quantum payload, in a first part in order to gain knowledge of the functioning of the payload and in a second part to assist the project team to confirm that the payload is confirming to performance expectations. The Project Payload Manager and Payload Engineers will assist in the followup of the tasks described above. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. Additional requirements Applicants should have a familiarity with RFMicrowave theory and application and should understand the fundamentals of satellite telecommunications payloads and antennas. They would preferably have experience modelling payload elements andor systems in software. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.In addition, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 6 June 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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