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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2014-09-02 11:40:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ECSAT, we are currently looking for a Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The key person is expected to deliver support to the Payload Technologies and Products Section of the Technologies and Products Division, Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Systems Department, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. The post holder will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of payload technologies and products for telecommunications satellites under the responsibility of the Payload Technologies and Products Section TIATTP, including Support the initiation of activities related to technology and product development for payload applications Support the establishment and control of relevant ESA requirements, specifications and general documentation Evaluation, support to negotiation, monitoring and control of development contracts and activities Preparation of inputs to status reports Contribute to the preparation of technology and product development work plans Support other members of the TIATTP section on their projects and share expertise within the section Monitor market and technology trends and developments in the area of satellite communication Cooperate with specialists in other ESA departments Identify any issues during the procurement phase, the running or closing of an activity, and flag them for attention in a timely manner Support the timely preparation of papers for Adjudication Committee meetings or Delegate bodies IPC, JCB, with high quality standards Provide inputs for the Department Business Intelligence management system Support TIA communication activities in line with the ESA TIA Communication Policy rules Follow the relevant and applicable ISO procedures Maintain the required level of confidentiality and security as defined in the ESA Security Directives. Requirements The key person shall have a university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering and experience in payload technology and products for telecommunication satellites and general experience with the design, analysis, qualification, testing and implementation of satellite payload equipment for telecommunication satellites, with substantial experience in one or more of the following Management of development contracts for satellite payload equipment. Design, development andor exploitation of active RF units, such as o low noise amplifiers, o channel amplifiers and linearisers, o power amplifiers, o frequency converters, o digital signal processors A sound knowledge of multiple different types of active payload equipment and their functions at payload level is required Willingness to travel, when required Ability to work in an international working environment and be fluent in English a high level of written and spoken English is essential. It is expected that the service is provided predominantly onsite at ECSAT Harwell, UK. Regular travel for the purpose of supporting meetings and reviews at Industry premises and to ESTEC in particular shall be undertaken as required by the implementation and running of the ARTES activities. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for UK or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer Reference TENG0104 Application closing date 190914 Start date 040115
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