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New Concepts Officer

2020-09-14 13:11:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 626 We are currently looking for a New Concepts Officer to work in the city of Harwell, United Kingdom. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Contributing to the gathering and analysis of business intelligence and market information related to the global satellite communications sector, the Information and Communications Technology ICT industry, as well as global economic and industrial trends and developments. Identifying and investigating market and technology trends relevant to the development of the satcom sector. Assessing and identifying the industrial, academic, and institutional players from across the satellite communications sector in order to support ESA to properly understand, influence, and sustenance the satellite communications sector by developing future development and growth plans. Identifying, studying, and developing new satcom system concepts and applications including new satellite system architectures, new services and applications, and improving integration and interoperation with terrestrial systems. This includes supporting ESA in commissioning and managing technical studies and investigations conducted both within ESA and with external partners, as well as specific effort to publicise and disseminate activity outcomes. Support Identification and definition of future technology development activities, in terms of either technology feasibility demonstrations, product and system development support, or inorbit validation and demonstration needs, as well as exploring spinin opportunities from other relevant high technology application areas. Provide support to standardisation and spectrum regulatory activity to help create and develop new markets and growth opportunities for the satcom industry of the ESA Member States. Support preparatory activities to create new ESAinitiated satellite communication projects Support overall strategic objectives, endtoend system requirements, mission architecture, critical technologies, cost envelope, time to market, etc. Support ITT process for commissioning project Phase 0AB studies with industrial partners. Managing their subsequent execution leading to a detailed definition for the design, development, integration, testing, validation and functional performance trials and pilots for the new project Support the provision of ESA technical support to these preparatory activities to ensure their effective initiation and management. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Technical competencies Knowledge of Satcom system architectures, products and market Knowledge and experience of telecommunication systems definition from requirement phase to implementation aspects Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspects Strong project management experience for complex project with high technical risk Experience in procurement processes and contract management as well as applied negotiation skills Knowledge of industrial development, verification and procurement processes Ability to gather and share relevant information Ability to support the definition of a technology development strategy. Behavioural Competencies Strong Interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written A focus on resultsdelivery Team working across ESA Department and Directorate boundaries as well as with external partners Planning and Organisational abilities. Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline. Strong negotiation skills. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience in system and subsystem design and development in the telecommunications sector. Experience in the satellite communication industry. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 06102020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.

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