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RF Systems Engineer Payload MPM
2015-02-03 12:06:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for an experienced RF Systems Engineer with a strong background in payload MPM has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth to lead this key area of advanced telecommunications payloads. The successful candidate will join our team of Major Spacecraft Component engineers who collectively oversee the different hardware areas of our telecommunications payloads. The role involves overseeing payload MPM activities across all active projects including specification, problem resolution, validation and in orbit anomaly followup. It also encompasses forward looking aspects such as RD, new product introduction and continuous improvement. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Design discussions Generation of standard specifications Approving project specific specifications in conjunction with the project payload engineering manager and validation engineer Act as technical focal point with input section element suppliers, with a view to creating development plans, resolving technical problems and ensuring design to cost and schedule Ensuring closure on all technical problems and that lessons learned are implemented across all ongoing and future projects Preparingpresenting technical presentations on input section aspects in front of end customers as required Attending and presenting at project design reviews, as necessary Devising and implementing metrics associated with improvements Attending supplier evaluation reviews and making recommendations regarding preferred candidates in terms of design, performance, risk, product policy and design to cost requirements Ensuring validation of input section elements at satellite level once assembled Maintaining an database of all relevant product information. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience BSc in Engineering ElectronicsScience or higher degree in Electronics, Communications or Aerospace Engineering. A strong background and demonstrated competence in payload hardware and technologies applicable to spaceborne communications systems. Proven experience as an RF Engineer, demonstrated competence and in depth knowledge of relevant RF hardware gained in a designdevelopmentproduction environment. Good understanding of Satellite Payloads and the payload process. Experience managing risk and cost elements within an engineering environment. Strong ability in managing relationships and tradeoffs required to manage projects and customers. Proven track record in working in a complex team environment. Team player, well organised, communicative and determined, with the ability to work on their own initiative. Fluent level in English, good level of German Desirable. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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