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Mobile System Engineer
2013-12-24 11:35:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Mobile System Engineer in the Mobile and Secure Communications Section, Future Projects Division, Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Systems Department, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ECSAT, Harwell United Kingdom. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of Mobile and Secure Communications Section and will be responsible for the analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities, associated to new mobile and secure communication systems, in particular, in the area of aeronautical telecommunications. Specific responsibilities of the incumbent include monitoring and assessing the needs and potential for future mobile and secure communication systems, particularly in the area of aeronautical communications, as well as initiating and managing studies on associated system concepts analysing and preparing proposals for new mobilesecure satellite telecommunication projects, including the definition of mission requirements contributing to the definition, planning and implementation of aeronautical telecommunications standardisation activities defining all elements associated with the endtoend missionsystem architecture of new mobilesecure satellite projectssystems. Assessment and analysis of the best concepts and technical solutions to meet the defined mission and system requirements assessing the potential and benefits of new mobile techniquestechnologies and security concepts at system level. Performing tradeoffs between different conceptstechnologies to optimising the endtoend system negotiating, monitoring and controlling contracts and activities related to new mobilesecure satellite projects acquiring and developing endtoend system engineering expertise in the development of new mobilesecure satellite system concepts and in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should hold a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering and substantial experience in satellite telecommunication systems, preferably in the definition and implementation of space andor ground segment of mobilesecure systems for aeronautical communications. Specific experience in the satellite telecommunication commercial market development is desirable. Candidates shall demonstrate innovation and creativity pragmatic approach with strong analytical capabilities excellent organisational and decision making skills strong results orientation proven ability to build positive relationships excellent communication skills. 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 27 January 2014. 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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