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Antenna Mechanical Project Engineer
2015-08-04 11:04:49| 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 an Antenna Mechanical Project Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage. The Mechanical Project Engineer MPE also sometimes called Responsible Mechanical Engineer is a projectspecific role. The MPE works in close cooperation with the Antenna Project Manager and the Project RF Radio Frequency engineer, to coordinate the overall design process of an antenna product or project. The MPE is responsible for coordinating the activities of the mechanical design subteam, to ensure that the product meets the customer specification, whilst also ensuring that the design definition is transferred into manufacture in time to meet the overall project schedule. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. The role is a broad based technical engineering role which includes generating design concepts, liaison with specialist engineers within the team, performing technical tradeoffs, and leading the decision making processes. It also includes technical problem solving, liaison with suppliers and subcontractors and representing the Antenna Group in presenting the designs to internal and external customers at formal design reviews. For this vacancy, we are looking for either An Engineer with experience of Coordinating a multidisciplined Design team or An Engineer with some experience of Structure Design andor analysis who is interested in growing into the role as described. You have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with awareness of Structural analysis and Spacecraft structures. Initially the successful candidate would work in support of a more experienced engineer to pick up the skills described above and the knowledge of antenna products, before taking responsibility for his own project. Please apply 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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Senior Antenna Engineer
2015-04-22 01:05:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
MDA is expanding its already successful antenna engineering team, and is looking for a senior spacecraft antenna design engineer. The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop stateoftheart spacecraft communication antennas. He will be part of a design team or assume a supervisory role to perform RF analyses of antenna system performance, and use industry standard modeling tools e.g. TICRA to predict performance in the space environment, thermal and manufacturing distortion, scattering, as well as coupling with spacecraft and other antennas. He will also perform highpower capability assessments of antenna designs e.g. PIM Multipactor and conduct design and customer reviews internal design reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews PDR, Critical Design Reviews CDR to ensure that RF performance requirements are met. He will provide RF support during testing of antenna feed chains and antenna assemblies and will contribute to RD programs and proposals. Competencies Candidate must have a strong Electromagnetic microwave background and experience in the design of spacecraft antennas. Experience in the field of spacecraft antenna products e.g. feed chains, reflector antenna systems. Self driven and motivated individual. Education B.Sc. or the equivalent in Electrical Engineering. M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred.
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Senior Antenna Engineer
2015-03-06 19:06:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
MDA is expanding its already successful antenna engineering team, and is looking for a senior spacecraft antenna design engineer. The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop stateoftheart spacecraft communication antennas. He will be part of a design team or assume a supervisory role to perform RF analyses of antenna system performance, and use industry standard modeling tools e.g. TICRA to predict performance in the space environment, thermal and manufacturing distortion, scattering, as well as coupling with spacecraft and other antennas. He will also perform highpower capability assessments of antenna designs e.g. PIM Multipactor and conduct design and customer reviews internal design reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews PDR, Critical Design Reviews CDR to ensure that RF performance requirements are met. He will provide RF support during testing of antenna feed chains and antenna assemblies and will contribute to RD programs and proposals. Competencies Candidate must have a strong Electromagnetic microwave background and experience in the design of spacecraft antennas. Experience in the field of spacecraft antenna products e.g. feed chains, reflector antenna systems. Self driven and motivated individual. Education B.Sc. or the equivalent in Electrical Engineering. M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred.
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Antenna Engineer
2014-11-27 19:05:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Antenna Engineer in the Antennas and SubMillimetre Waves Section, Electromagnetics and Space Environment Division, Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder reports to the Head of the Antennas and SubMillimetre Wave Section of the Electromagnetics and Space Environment Division. The Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research in the area of space antenna systems, submillimetre wave instruments and associated technologies. The frequency domain covers the range of 100 MHz to 1 THz. Within these technical domains, the postholders responsibilities will include providing support to projects, programmes and general studies participating in project reviews and performing inhouse design and tradeoffs to support projectspecific technology developments contributing to the definition of technology developments for the Agencys technology programmes initiating and monitoring RD activities covering both long and shortterm needs fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise contributing to the definition of relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing and numerical simulation contributing to the diffusion of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering with a comprehensive background in electromagnetic wave theory. Solid experience in antenna and submillimetre wave architectures and technologies as applied to aerospace programmes is an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 9 January 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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.
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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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