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Optoelectronics Engineer
2015-11-20 19:04:50| 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 Netherlands. DUTIES The post holder will report to the Head of the Optoelectronics Section of the Mechatronics and Optics Division. The Optoelectronics Section deals with the specification, development and characterisation of photonic components and systems, such as detectors and lasers operating in the UV to FIR wavelength ranges, fibreoptic sensors, lidar and optical communication systems. The Section contributes to the application of these technologies in space missions. Within the technical domains described above, the main tasks and responsibilities of the post will include the following providing support to projects, programmes and general studies in optoelectronic systems and detector design participating in project reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals translating optical system requirements into detector specifications, defining the system architecture, configuration and interfaces defining scientific and technological trends, maintaining stateoftheart expertise, fostering new application areas establishing relevant detector technology development activities within the Agencys basic and support technology programmes, and further monitoring industrial RD activities identifying critical development areas, assisting with their resolution and executing related analysis and design work monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise contributing to the diffusion of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in optoelectronics engineering or applied physics. Preference will be given to those applicants with a PhD. Candidates should demonstrate significant experience in the design, definition, development or application of detectors and detection chains including one or more of the following detector types MCT, InGaAs, CMOS image sensors, chargecoupled devices. Experience of other detector types, or in laboratory testing and characterisation of detectors and focal plane designs, will be considered an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Applicants should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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 22 December 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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