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Microwave Instrument Engineer

2018-07-16 10:28:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. 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 Microwave Instrument Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Microwave Instrument Engineer, Future Missions and Instruments Division, Future Systems Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties Reporting to the Head of the Microwave Instruments Section, the postholder will be responsible for the definition, engineering, technology bread boarding and predevelopment of microwave instruments for future Earth Observation research missions e.g. Earth Explorers Core, FastTrack and Missions of Opportunity and operational missions, e.g. Earth Watch, Copernicus and meteorology missions. The types of instrument developed inSection include passive microwave imagerssounders for ocean, land and atmospheric sensing, GNSSRO and GNSSR instruments as well as active instruments such as scatterometers, altimeters, synthetic aperture radars SAR, subsurface sounders and atmospheric radars. Their frequency coverage extends to the submm wave range. The postholder will be engaged in the study and predevelopment of one or several of these types of instrument, which could be passive or active. Duties include identifying and investigating new observation principles, techniques and technology in coordination with staff in this Department, the Science, Applications Climate Department and DTEC, including interfacing with research and technical groups as required maintaining knowledge of relevant technology status and instrument development programmes inside and outside ESA, including developments undertaken by other space agencies in Europe and worldwide, as well as commercial initiatives such as under NewSpace, in close collaboration with the Divisions Technology Coordination Frequency Management Section defining and assessing the performance and technological readiness of new microwave EO instruments in close collaboration with the EO system engineers of the Divisions Mission System Studies Section, taking into account mission, system and programmatic objectives and requirements defining, initiating and managing industrial contracts for the study and riskretirement of new microwave instruments, according to the agreed activity plan performing riskretirement activities through technology bread boarding and predevelopment of microwave instruments for future EO missions including Earth Explorer, Earth Watch, Copernicus, meteorology up to their completion, coordinating instrument predevelopment activities with project teams when required developing groundbased or airborne instrument models, according to the concepts maturity and performancedemonstration needs providing expert support to the Division for the microwave payload aspects of missions undergoing evaluation or preparation, including for evaluation of mission proposals, microwave instrument support to Phase 0A and mission architecture studies, contributing to the preparation of technical and scientific dossiers on new Earth Observation research missions and operational missions defining, developing, maintaining and upgrading microwave instrument dimensioning and performance models and tools to assess new instrument concepts. The postholder will work in close cooperation with other staff from the Division and from the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and will also liaise with the Directorate of Technology, Engineering Quality DTEC and other Directorates involved in microwave engineering activities. Technical competencies Knowledge of technical domains and related RD space industry trends Knowledge of innovationrelated processes Experience in spaceborne microwave instrument development Familiarity with microwave remote sensing techniques Behavioural competencies Continuous Learning Customer Focus Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Results Orientation Teamwork Education Applicants should have a PhD or Masters degree in electricalelectronic engineering or physics. Additional requirements Candidates are expected to be able to contribute to a dynamic and creative environment in preparatory phases of EO missions. They should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work and interact within small teams as well as autonomously. Experience in working in teamproject environment is desirable. Familiarity with microwave remotesensing techniques such as passive microwave imagingsounding, altimetry and atmospheric radar sensing, and experience of hardware development and performance analysis modelstools, are desirable. At least 7 yearss relevant experience in remotesensing microwave instruments and associated development. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 26 August 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, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE

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Microwave Engineer

2018-06-18 13:27:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An opportunity for an experienced MicrowaveMmWave Technology and Equipment Engineer with experience of space systems to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To support the Radio Frequency Equipment and Technology Section with expertise in microwave engineering in particular in the area of Active RF equipment and components. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Contributing to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF technologies applicable to space and ground segments with particular emphasis on active RF equipment and components HPAs, LNAs, TR modules etc in MMIC and hybrid forms Providing expert technical support to projects and programmes Contributing to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of RF equipment and technologies and to the definition of ESA RD programmes Defining technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies to full hardware development Contributing the to the developmentusage of section related laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise by interacting with research institutes and applying the trends to the daytoday work Qualifications Experience University degree MSc minimum in microwave or RF electronics engineering. At least 4 years relevant industrial experience in RF equipment and technologies for space equipment. Several years working experience on Active RF Equipment and components. Essential Skills Good English language skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes. Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

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Microwave RF Engineer

2018-06-15 12:28:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Microwave RF Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 1816765 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Microwave RF Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC establishment in Noordwijk, in the Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to the Radio Frequency Equipment Technology Section within the Directorate of Technology Quality Engineering. The position tasks include Contribute to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF technologies applicable to space and ground segments, with particular emphasis on active RF equipment and components HPAs, LNAs, TR modules, etc. in MMIC and hybrid forms Provide expert technical support to ESA projects and programmes Contribute to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of RF equipment and technologies and to the definition of ESA RD programmes Define technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies to full hardware development Contribute to the developmentusage of the Sections related laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools Maintain stateoftheart expertise by interacting with research Institutes, monitoring the technological trends and applying them in the daytoday work The requested start of work is 1st September 2018. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a Masters degree in Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering. Essential skills are Extensive and proven experience in the domain of microwave components, equipment andor technologies. A minimum of 4 years of working experience on active RF equipment, components and technologies Good background on RF equipment and technologies for space applications. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities and projects simultaneously. Additional assets are Experience with RD activities and technology development programmes. Familiarity with the applicable space standards ECSS series. Familiarity with industrial procurement processes. What can Terma Offer? At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the Apply link below. Include an uptodate Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email recruitment.nlterma.com. Closing date July 6th 2018 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.

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Microwave Engineer

2018-06-15 11:25:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Specific Tasks Support the Radio Frequency Equip. Tech. Section TECEFE on the following specific tasks Contribute to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF technologies applicable to space and ground segments, with particular emphasis on active RF equipment and components HPAs, LNAs, TR modules, etc. in MMIC and hybrid forms Provide expert technical support to projects and programmes Contribute to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of RF equipment and technologies and to the definition of ESA RD programmes Define technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies to full hardware development Contribute to the developmentusage of section related laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools Maintain stateoftheart expertise by interacting with research Institutes, monitoring the technological trends and applying them in the daytoday work. Requirements University Masters degree in Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering. Good background on RF equipment and technologies for space application. A minimum of 4 years of working experience on Active RF equipment, components and technologies. Fluency in English both written and spoken is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

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Microwave MmWave Technology Equipment Engineer

2018-06-15 11:25:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking for a Microwave MmWave Technology Equipment Engineer E3 to join our Ajilon Technology Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Ajilon Technology Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Ajilon is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 115 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed Contribute to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF technologies applicable to space and ground segments, with particular emphasis on active RF equipment and components HPAs, LNAs, TR modules, etc. in MMIC and hybrid forms Provide expert technical support to projects and programmes Contribute to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of RF equipment and technologies and to the definition of ESA RD programmes Define technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies to full hardware development Contribute to the developmentusage of section related laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools Maintain stateoftheart expertise by interacting with research Institutes, monitoring the technological trends and applying them in the daytoday work To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required Masters degree in Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering Good background on RF equipment and technologies for space application A minimum of 4 years of working experience on Active RF equipment, components and technologies Extensive and proven experience in the domain of microwave components, equipment andor technologies. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC is the largest site and the technical heart of ESA. This nursery of European space activities is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands. At ESTEC, about 2500 engineers, technicians and scientists work handson with mission design, spacecraft and space technology. Almost all ESA projects except launchers are managed from ESTEC. In Noordwijk, people work on science missions, manned space missions, Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites. ESTEC provides extensive testing facilities to verify the proper operation of spacecraft, such as the Large Space Simulator LSS, acoustic and electromagnetic testing bays, multiaxis vibration tables and the ESA Propulsion Laboratory EPL. Please send your CV to technologyaerospaceajilon.nl before 09072018

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