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Radio Navigation System Engineer
2015-06-10 19:04:32| 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, Radio Navigation Systems Techniques Section, Radio Frequency Systems, Payload Technology 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 Reporting to the Head of the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section, the postholder will be responsible for radio navigation systems, techniques and equipment for ground and space applications. The main tasks and responsibilities will include supporting navigation projects e.g. EGNOS, Galileo in system design participating in studies, simulations and laboratory testing to assess endtoend functionalities and performance levels, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing design, simulation, development and testing of radio navigation equipment and techniques for groundspace applications participating in studies supporting the definition andor analysis of future radio navigation systems for EGNOSGalileo evolution and GPS modernisation regarding system, signals in space design and ground processing contributing to generating innovative ideas in the field of radio navigation monitoring contracts with industry for radio navigation concept studies and corresponding toolsequipment development generating technical requirements and statements of work for tasks to be performed by industry from early concept studies through to full hardware development contributing to the developmentuse of laboratory facilities in support of development testing of radio navigation systems 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 telecommunications or electronic engineering, with a good background in satellite radio navigation systems e.g. GPS, EGNOS, Galileo together with several years working experience in these fields. 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 and to define and implement 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 solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. 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 08 July 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, Poland, 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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