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Radio Navigation Engineer
2020-10-19 13:14:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Modis has proudly supported the Aerospace Defence industry in the Netherlands for decades. Our partnership with the European Space Agency ESA has been one of the many success stories allowing our people to expand their career horizons. Modis experts are contributing to some of the most important technical advances in Aerospace and Defence which impact the way we live our lives today, through specialised engineering expertise and other required skillsets. This could be your future. Become part of our successful team! Specific tasks to be performed The work includes design and analysis of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include Support to GALILEO System level engineering activities, covering requirements engineering, maintenance of System Technical Requirements Baseline, assessment of baseline evolutions DCPsDCNs, and assessment of contractors Deviations and Waivers. In particular for Galileo, participation in studies and simulations for the assessment of system endtoend functionalities and performance. Contribution to Systemlevel Reviews. Support to the update of interface documentation, ensuring coherence with the segments. Support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment and studies on radio navigation, including generating technical requirements and statements of work and reviewing relevant documentation. General tasks to be performed Radio Navigation system GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO etc. and augmentation EGNOS, WAAS, QZSS etc.. The work includes studies analyses and testing of navigation systemssegmentselementstechnology, dissemination and navigation algorithms, including tools development evaluation of NavigationPositioningTiming algorithm and techniques, usersystemsegment performance assessment based on software simulators, laboratory and field measurements, and support to ESA projects in follow up of industrial procurements. Radio Navigation equipment covering space applications. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of navigationpositioningrangingmonitoring technology and receiver for space. Radio Navigation space applications performed at ESA include scientific applications atmospheric sounding, oceanic observation, formation flying, rendezvous and attitude determination. Radio Navigation equipment for terrestrial applications. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of navigation receiverstechnology for terrestrial applications and local augmentation. Radio Navigation terrestrial applications performed at ESA are those related with high performance based on high accuracy e.g. geodesy andor high integrity e.g. civil aviation, maritime. Radio Navigation signals and signal processing. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of signal and signal processing techniques including toolsequipment development and procurement. It encompasses signal structure, modulations, data dissemination, techniques for error correction, synchronisation, multipath mitigation and estimation, interference mitigation, cancellation, encryption, authentication, etc. Radio Navigation Laboratory equipment. The work includes definition procurement design, testing, usage of Radio Navigation equipment in support to Radio Navigation experiments and test campaigns. Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA Projects and RD activities and contracts technical followup. Specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA andor by major European industriesoperators. Validation of designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials possibly in cooperation with third parties. Design, implementation and testing tasks for technological projects. Execution of internal RD activities through design, prototyping, analysis and simulations. Simulation and testing in laboratory of Navigation systems and equipment. Preparation of technical documents on above subjects. Support to related demonstrations inside and outside ESTEC. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required MSc or PhD in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science, as well as at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF and microwave systems, navigation system mission monitoring, and GNSS processing facilities. Knowledge of payload engineering and platform systems. Several years of experience relevant with the GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment and good knowledge of Radio Navigation processing, simulation and testing systems would be a strong advantage. Specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. Knowledge on EGNOS Overlay System including the extension to GALILEO support and associated integrity functions familiarity with SafetyOfLife systems familiarity with Advanced RAIM ARAIM techniques and with RTKPPP techniques. Familiarity with authentication and encryption techniques that could be relevant to expected GALILEO OSCS evolutions in these domains. Able to manage and coordinate complex technical discussions with diverse groups to achieve target goals within a compressed time. Eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC, has grown into ESAs largest establishment and the technical and organizational hub of Europes space sector. Missions designed and tested at ESTEC are circling Earth, have landed on planetary bodies and have probed far into the Solar System. The infrastructure and equipment assembled here, together with the expert knowhow of its 2800 personnel, make ESTEC a unique resource for Europe. The work done here by teams skilled in every aspect of engineering for space has enabled the creation of novel communication, navigation and information services, creating new jobs and growth while improving the lives of European and world citizens. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 11112020
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Radio Navigation Engineer Receivers
2020-09-25 14:11:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK, providing support to the RF System Division Laboratory. Objective To provide support to the RF Division with the expertise to perform test campaigns of GNSS or Telecom Receivers. Responsibilities Duties Depending on the profile of the candidate, duties will include but are not limited to Support to RF System division laboratory. Preparing set up for measurements of RF equipment e.g. Telecom and GNSS receivers, SDR etc. Utilising laboratory instrument and equipment to perform test campaign of GNSS or Telecom Receivers Create a laboratory set up to test vulnerability of RF equipment Support design, implementation, maintenance and operation of Radio Navigation equipment, complex Radio Navigation simulation tools and test facilities for testing features endtoend performances, receivers, etc.. Qualifications Experience Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field 10 years experience preferably industrial covering topics above Essential Skills Background and experience in GNSS, in particular GNSS receivers, signal processing and navigation systems technologies and equipment. Familiarity with RF equipment and instrumentation. Qualities Fluent in written and spoken English Good interpersonal and communication skills Proactive and flexible attitude to working Excellent analytical skills Ability to work effectively both within a small team and in an autonomous way.
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Radio Navigation Engineer RF Laboratory Activities
2020-06-23 12:13:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 609 RHEA Group is a growing international company, focusing on providing innovative, marketready solutions and services in our key sectors of Space and Security for both commercial and institutional customers. We employ over 500 staff working across 10 different countries. We work with distinguished clients such as the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO, European Commission, Canadian Government and national space agencies. When you work for RHEA, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talented minds and experts in our industries, either working at our clients sites on some of the most exciting space missions or on cuttingedge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems within our own offices. To attract the best candidates, RHEA offers our employees competitive remuneration packages, unique career opportunities, individualised training and development programmes and local relocation support to take the stress out moving to another country or city. We are recruiting now. We understand your concerns during this period of a global pandemic and we will work with you, at your pace ensuring your questions are answered and maximum flexibility is offered. We are currently looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer, with focus on RG laboratory activities, to work in the city of Noordwijk. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Technical support to maintenance, evaluative maintenance and operations of TECES laboratories. The laboratory is an engineering tool used to support the research activities of the Payload System Division and ESA projects in the following areas Microwave technologies from below 1 GHz to beyond 100 GHz. RF High Power subsystems and techniques. Navigation payloads and Receivers technologies. Remote Sensing payloads and Calibration transponders Technologies. Communication Payloads TTC, Digital and secure Technologies. The following facilities and test beds are available in the lab to evaluate and characterise the performances achieved in the technologies listed above Specialised RF measurements and calibration techniques and facilities. Radio Navigation measurement and simulation facilities. Atomic Clocks long term performance characterisation facilities. Navigation Payload performance characterisation test bed. Development of highly specialised prototype electrical ground support equipment. Development of calibration techniques for inorbit RF radars. Life Test facility to evaluate the long term performance of inorbit life limited RF subsystems. MICMMIC prototype circuit integration using dedicated equipment such as wire and ribbon bonding machines, eutectic die bonding and testing using on wafer probing station. Assist with the integration, configuration and running of test equipment andor test setups employed in evaluating the performance of RF subsystems or instruments for space application such as PIM performance, multipactor performance and high power evaluation. General laboratory support such as, scheduled maintenance, replacement of consumables, and design of mechanical housings and test jigs for RF circuits. Development of control software using LabviewVEE for automated monitoring and control of test beds or instruments. Organisation and maintenance of laboratory library, which includes documentation operating manuals, test reports and general documentation. Operation, maintenance and calibration of the laboratory equipment and test facilities. Maintain up to date divisional equipment inventory list, which involves using of dedicated software for tractability and control of inventory including lent out equipment. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Msc Engineering from a recognised Institution of secondary studies University, Ecole suprieure, etc. or equivalent. At least 4 years of relevant experience in RD for Radio Navigation activities. Fluency in English. Eligibility to obtain a personal security clearance. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge of ESA and its RD activities. 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 08072020. 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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Radio Navigation Engineer GNSS Signal
2020-06-23 12:13:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 609 RHEA Group is a growing international company, focusing on providing innovative, marketready solutions and services in our key sectors of Space and Security for both commercial and institutional customers. We employ over 500 staff working across 10 different countries. We work with distinguished clients such as the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO, European Commission, Canadian Government and national space agencies. When you work for RHEA, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talented minds and experts in our industries, either working at our clients sites on some of the most exciting space missions or on cuttingedge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems within our own offices. To attract the best candidates, RHEA offers our employees competitive remuneration packages, unique career opportunities, individualised training and development programmes and local relocation support to take the stress out moving to another country or city. We are recruiting now. We understand your concerns during this period of a global pandemic and we will work with you, at your pace ensuring your questions are answered and maximum flexibility is offered. We are currently looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer, with focus on GNSS signal, to work in Noordwijk. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support and expertise to ESA activities enabling GNSS in safetycritical verticals applications Provide expertise and engineering support to ESA in the frame of its activities aiming to enable Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS in safetycritical verticals e.g. Railway, Maritime, Civil Aviation, etc., develop and demonstrate the associated concepts, technologies, solutions and standards. This includes in particular Support and provide expertise to ESA in the frame of Working Groups, standardisation bodies, etc., survey and report to ESA the stateoftheart and its evolutions Support monitoring of industrial and RD activities participate to reviews, support the preparation of those activities, etc. Analyse and simulate performance, solutions and concepts to enable GNSS in critical applications perform and participate to field campaigns, experiments, etc. Support and expertise for PVT assurance activities Expertise to analyse, define, design and test concepts, technologies and solutions existing or innovative in the field of Position Velocity Timing PNT assurance using GNSS and other Position Navigation Timing PNT technologies. Support ESA initiatives in this area with the update andor development of SW, User Equipment algorithms, simulation tools system, algorithms, etc. and testbed involving software. Testing of commercial solutions using laboratory tools and field trials. Support and expertise relating to cybersecurity of RF systems Expertise to analyse, define, design and test concepts, technologies and solutions in the field cyber security for Radio Frequency RF systems, covering transversally all application and scientific domains. Support ESA initiatives in this area with the update andor development of algorithms, simulation tools system, algorithms, etc. and testbed. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Msc Engineering from a recognised Institution of secondary studies University, Ecole suprieure, etc. or equivalent. At least 4 years of relevant experience in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment. Strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, signal processing techniques and GNSS security and processing facilities. Expertise in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. Fluency in English. Eligibility to obtain a personal security clearance. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects. 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 08072020. 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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Radio Navigation Engineer
2020-06-23 12:13:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 609 RHEA Group is a growing international company, focusing on providing innovative, marketready solutions and services in our key sectors of Space and Security for both commercial and institutional customers. We employ over 500 staff working across 10 different countries. We work with distinguished clients such as the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO, European Commission, Canadian Government and national space agencies. When you work for RHEA, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talented minds and experts in our industries, either working at our clients sites on some of the most exciting space missions or on cuttingedge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems within our own offices. To attract the best candidates, RHEA offers our employees competitive remuneration packages, unique career opportunities, individualised training and development programmes and local relocation support to take the stress out moving to another country or city. We are recruiting now. We understand your concerns during this period of a global pandemic and we will work with you, at your pace ensuring your questions are answered and maximum flexibility is offered. We are currently looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer with focus in Engineering Tools, to work in the city of Noordwijk. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support ESA in the development and updates of engineering tools including but not limited to the following areas RF system performance analysis and Service volume simulation Digital signal processing and user algorithms, including simulation of environment impairments, use of RF Constellation Simulator RFCS and SoftwareDefinedRadios SDRs, etc. Navigation and sensor fusion algorithms involving GNSS, Precise Point Positioning PPP, Real Time Kinematic RTK, etc. Concepts and techniques for High Accuracy GNSS, PPP and PPPRTK positioning Assessment of associated integrity concepts system performances, algorithms and software for network processors and computation of the corrections, user algorithms, etc. Analysis relating to the use of space receivers visibility analysis, system performances, testing of space receiver in the laboratory and update of associated tools Security algorithm and techniques design and testing Telecom and data dissemination techniques and protocols Physical, data, network layer techniques and simulations Link budget analysis and simulations. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Msc Engineering from a recognised Institution of secondary studies University, Ecole suprieure, etc. or equivalent. At least 4 years of relevant experience in Engineering tools exploitation, development and evolution. Fluency in English. Eligibility to obtain a personal security clearance. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge of ESA and its engineering activities. 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 08072020. 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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