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Optical Engineer
2015-07-17 19:03:47| 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 Optical Engineer in the Optics Section, Mechatronics Optics Division, Mechanical 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 will report to the Head of Section, which deals with spectroradiometric imaging instruments in the visible and infrared interferometry and optical aperture synthesis optical ground support equipment for calibration and performance verification of optical instruments optical component technology, including microoptics, fibre and passive integrated optics, xray optics technologies for large and lightweight mirrors and optical benches. Within the technical areas described, the duties include providing support to projects, programmes and general studies in optical systems and instrument design, including Concurrent Design Facility studies participating in project reviews, evaluating procurement proposals defining scientific and technological trends, maintaining stateof theart expertise, fostering new application areas establishing technology development activities within the Agencys basic and support technology programmes, further monitoring industrial RD activities identifying critical development problems, assisting with their resolution, performing related analysis and design work as required contributing to defining and setting up optical ground support equipment for performance verification and spectroradiometric calibration of optical instruments and the relevant components contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and knowledge transfer across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics with major emphasis on optics. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field. Several years industrial experience in the design, assembly and testing of optical instruments is required for one or more of the following optical instruments spectrometers, interferometers, astronomical telescopes, optical aperture synthesis. Handson experience involving optical ground support equipment for spectroradiometric calibration and optical laboratories is highly desirable. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. Applicants should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving 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 01 September 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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