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Senior Payload Engineer, Antenna Specialist 235ML

2014-11-26 11:05:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About Inmarsat Inmarsat was formed in 1979 and has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications ever since. We are the leading provider of voice and highspeed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air. Inmarsat plc. is a FTSE 250 company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. We operate in over 80 countries with more than 40 offices worldwide. The next few years will see the exciting realisation of business opportunities on Inmarsats existing fleet of 10 satellites, following the successful launch of Alphasat a joint venture with the European Space Agency and our 1.2 billion launch of our next generation satellites and services Global Xpress. Primary role purpose Inmarsat requires a selfmotivated individual to act as the single point of reference within Inmarsat for the provision of expert guidance and leadership with regards to all aspects of satellite antennas. Based in London, the post holder will be required to work closely with satellite and equipment suppliers to ensure Inmarsat requirement and schedules are met. Review, assessment and recommendation of supplier data from bid through design, manufacture and test to final delivery will be a prime task. The responsibilities will include operational support to the satellite operation department in London. Key Responsibilities Support Inmarsat satellite antennas design and procurement activities Participate in satellite test and delivery reviews with particular focus on Antennas Manage contractor for timely resolution on antenna subsystem technical problems. Support new space infrastructure procurement tasks Support the London based operational team as required Be on call for the In Orbit fleet. Essential Knowledge and Skills At least 5 10 years experience in antenna design, manufacture and test from equipment to spacecraft level Solid Experience in RF design, with particular emphasis on large offset reflectors fed by a phased array feed, shaped offset reflectors and horns. A good understanding of multiport amplifiers including the individual equipment parts and the overall operation. In depth knowledge of beam forming. This will include system level appreciation of digital beamforming and the ability to generate new beams in an existing system. The ability to discuss and contribute to the mechanical and thermal aspects. Prevention by design and test of passive intermodulation and multipactor. The analysis of supplier data and presentation of performance GT, EIRP and Isolation to other groups within Inmarsat. RF test range capabilities and limitations. Provide leadership for antenna aspects in terms of accommodation, coverage and general feasibility for future Inmarsat programmes. Good knowledge and understanding of satellite design, assembly integration test. Excellent writing and reporting skills. Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the organization. Personal qualities fundamental to success in this role A passionate desire to take the organization as far as it can go A demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries Objective, rational and multidisciplinary thinking Courage to act upon convictions A high degree of integrity Provide candid feedback Ability to face up to problems quickly and take action A willingness to be selfcritical and learn from mistakes avoiding hubris Acts within her or his circle of competence and knows the boundary

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Senior Ground Systems Antenna Engineer

2014-10-14 15:07:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Ground Systems Antenna Engineer Ref TEC0042 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES TechCom Category Ground Terrestrial Engineering Position Staff Context SES TechCom Services is levering on the technical expertise accumulated within the SES Group by operating satellites for more than 25 years and provides technical services to the Satellite Industry on a worldwide basis. In this position you will support the growth of Techcom services and contribute to and lead projects related to the development, implementation, improvement of ground based services and systems. You will as well be responsible to attract new projects for SES and SES TechCom. In cooperation with SES internal and external partners, you will develop technical and business solutions. Key activities include customer requirements collection, engineering of communications systems, preparation of and or contributions to request for proposals, studies, reports, specifications, contractual documentation and operational guidelines, leading of multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams. The mission consists in the successful realization of projects, product and services that support SES TechCom to become a leading supplier of technical productsservices, systems and applications in the field of satelliterelated engineering and operations to satellite manufacturers, satellite operators and associated partners. Responsibilities Attract contracts by managing or supporting customer requests for proposal RFP, comprised of activities such proposal team set up and management, technical and financial proposal preparation, and contract negotiation Deliver products, services, systems to customers within budget, specification and on time Either support or be responsible to Design, specify and implement Satellite Control Systems RF TTC systems including the tracking antennas Baseband and control room systems Satellite ranging systems. Design, specify and implement fixed, transportable or mobile uplink or receiveonly stations Design subsystems and implement earth station equipment including antennas, HPAs, switch matrix, updownconverters, modulators and interfacility equipment Design, specify and manage the integration of measurement, communications and monitoring control systems including MC Systems Perform transmission analysis, in particular link budget calculations, and studies in support of business development, customer services Conceptual design of innovative satellite networks andor network elements and development of associated specifications Preparation of commercial documentation such as system requirements specifications, technical system specifications, and contractual documents in coordination with other internal and external parties Collect customer requirements, perform system design, setup budgets, handle procurements, manage installations and the operational handover of ground segment and communications systems Followup of delivered systems during lifetime operations Execute other telecommunications related projects Manage and build up successful technical customer and partner relationships Awareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardisation licensing and regulatory aspects Promote SES and SES TechCom products and services in the Satellite Industry and Satellite Communication Markets Support the preparation of SES TechCom Operational Expenses budgets Travel as required to meet customers, partners and vendors and attend exhibitions, conferences, working group meetings Provide multiple engineering and operations services to SES companies and partners. Experience Qualifications Have a university degree in RF, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent Have min. 5 years of applicable professional experiences in engineering and implementing of telecommunications systems Fluency in English plus at least one other European language Computer literacy AutoCAD, Matlab, MS Office, MS Project Have excellent and proven projectbudget and time management experience Be able to integrate into andor lead crossfunctional andor virtual project teams Have good communication capabilities, analytical sense, innovative spirit, business mind, selfstarting qualities, coordination and priority setting abilities Proactive approach towards potential andor current customers Conflict management skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary setup Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as teamspirit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Deliver products, services, systems to SES internal as well as to external customers within budget, specification and on time Provide effective communication workflow of information Successful customer and partner relationships Readiness to travel internationally Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Ground Solutions Apply for this Job online

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Senior Antenna RF Design Engineer

2014-08-01 15:42:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year.A vacancy for a Senior RF Antenna Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence high launch stress and cryogenic temperatures, that extend across many disciplinesThe successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.Your main tasks and responsibilities will include RF design, analysis and verification of satellite antennas using in house and proprietary software packages Participation in, and management of proposal activities RF analysis of antenna performance in the space environment thermal and manufacturing distortions, scattering, coupling and other interactions with the spacecraft and the other antennas on it. Tradeoff studies of antenna concepts for satellite applications Contributing to innovative R Provision of RF support to the manufacture of antennas and their components Provision of RF support to the test of antenna feed chains and antenna assemblies Active involvement in integrated design team including support to drawing office, mechanical and thermal design Generating presentation material for design reviews and presenting material at meetings Attendance at and contributions to seminars and conferences.This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Masters in Microwave or RF engineering or Electrical engineering, mathematics or physics graduate, minimum 21. Experience of working in a space environment. Experience in Antennas. Experience of project management. Understand and appreciate the antenna significance within satellite applications. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate requirements into physical design. Computer literate. Fluent in English, French German language skills desirable.Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached.To apply click here

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