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Earth Observation Technology and Frequency Management Engineer
2018-04-25 10:23:48| 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 Earth Observation Technology and Frequency Management Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Earth Observation Technology and Frequency Management Engineer in the Future Missions and Instruments Division of the Future Systems Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties Reporting to the Head of the Technology Coordination and Frequency Management Section, the postholder will in performing these tasks work in close cooperation with staff in the Future Systems, the Projects and the Mission Management Ground Segment Departments, while liaising with the Directorate of Technology, Engineering Quality and the Agencys Frequency Management Office. Duties include responsibility for the following tasks related to EO technology identifying technology requirements for future EO missions and programmes, monitoring and reporting the evolution of EOrelevant technologies including from new emerging applied sciences, defining and managing technology development activities for the preparation of EO missions in coordination with other Directorate Divisions, contributing to coordination of preparation of ESA RD programmes at corporate and Directorate level for EO space and ground segment aspects, initiating and performing internal studies to assess the results of industrial activities, monitoring and reporting the evolution of EOrelated technology activities in the technology programmes of ESA and its Member States. The postholder will also support the Section in the following tasks analysing requirements and constraints of EO missions under preparation with respect to frequency allocation and interference, providing specific support to preparatory activities and to projects to an extent to be determined casebycase, monitoring the evolving frequency needs of future EO missions, including early concepts, and potential conflicts with competing areas, participating as needed in the work of technical committees in the framework of the International Telecommunication Union ITU, the European Conference of Postal Telecommunications Administrations CEPT and the Space Frequency Coordination Group SFGG, conducting studies to support the ESA position in these committees. In performing these tasks, the postholder will have close contacts with representatives of industry and other space agencies. Technical competencies Knowledge of ESA missions specific frequency management issues Knowledge of ESA technology programmes and the organisation of RD activities Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the area of Earth Observation Behavioural competencies Teamwork Ability to conduct research autonomously Education Applicants should have a Masters or equivalent university degree in an engineering discipline or in applied physics as a minimum, with relevant background and experience in space technology development. Additional requirements Familiarity with remotesensing systems is an asset, as is experience in frequency management andor signal processing. 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 16 May 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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