je.st
news
Optoelectronics Engineer
2013-11-27 15:36:47| 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 Optoelectronics Engineer in the Optoelectronics Section, Mechatronics and 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 be assigned to the Optoelectronics Section of the Mechatronics and Optics Division. The Optoelectronics Section deals with optoelectronic and photonic components and systems, sensors, micronano scale devices, lasers and focal plane detectors, and contributes to the application of these technologies in space missions. Within the technical domains described above, the duties assigned to this position will include providing support to projects, programmes and general studies in optical instrument design translating observational requirements into specifications defining system architecture, configuration and interfaces identifying critical areas, and executing related analysis and design work establishing relevant technology development requirements within the Agencys basic and supporting technology programmes defining, initiating and monitoring appropriate industrial research and development activities participating in project reviews and evaluations of procurement packages monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining a stateoftheart expertise contributing to the definition of relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing, standards and numerical simulation. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a higher university degree preferably at PhD level or equivalent qualification in optoelectronics engineering or a related field. Ideally, they should possess a minimum of five years of experience in optoelectronic systems or technologies, with a solid background and experience in the design, development and test of optoelectronic devices and sensors. Experience in optical instrument design and handson laboratory activities is an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work 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, they 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 02 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.
Tags: engineer
optoelectronics
Category:Transportation and Logistics