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Radio Navigation System Engineer
2013-06-20 19:36:43| 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 Radio Navigation System Engineer in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section, RF Payload Systems Division, Electrical 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 deployed in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section and will be responsible for radio navigation systems, techniques, equipment for ground and space applications. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO for system design and validation support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO through participation in studies, simulations and laboratory testing for the assessment of endtoend functionalities and performance, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO for the design, simulation, development and testing of radio navigation equipment and techniques for groundspace applications participation in studies supporting current and future radio navigation systems definition andor analysis EGNOSGALILEO evolutions and GPS modernisation regarding system, signalsinspace design and ground processing contribution to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of radio navigation monitoring of contracts with industry for studies on radio navigation concepts and for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment generation of technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies through to full development of hardware contribution to the developmentusage of laboratory facilities in support to the development testing of radio navigation systems. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters university degree or equivalent qualification in telecommunications or electrical engineering, with a good background in satellite radio navigation systems GPS, EGNOS, GALILEO as well as several years working experience in these fields. 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 objectives. In addition, they should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest for innovative technologies. Applicants shall be eligible for security clearance from their National Authority. 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 18 July 2013. 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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