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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2015-05-13 12:04:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer Overview The UK Space Sector is growing with a target size of 40bn by 2030. The new ESA Centre at Harwell will house 100 staff by the end of 2015, providing an exciting international environment focussed on Satellite Applications and Telecommunications. HE Space is seeking a team of 8 telecomms specialists to support the ESA programme which provides opportunities for industrial partners to gain flight testing of innovative product and service ideas. As part of this team you will be given the opportunity to work across the project lifecycle from prephase A studies through to design and development of both satellite and ground segment technologies, giving you a unique opportunity to build your experience and develop your interest in satellite telecommunications. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Evaluate the technical proposals from industrial partners to programme funding. The proposals will cover both satellite and ground segment technologies and services. Preparation of Market Analysis and studies identifying end user needs in future satcoms systems Project Management of funded projects in collaboration with the industrial partners Preparation of technical proposals in support of new satcom systems Design Authority and technical lead in the architectural definition of the end of end satcoms system including both space and ground segment. Lead system tradeoffs and studies to evaluate new concepts and technologies across satcoms systems. Support the negotiation, monitoring and control of contracts and activities related to system studies and Phases A of new telecommunication satellite projects Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Several years of industrial experience in payload technology and products for telecommunication satellites Experience with the design, analysis, qualification, testing and implementation of satellite payload equipment for telecommunication satellites Management of development contracts for satellite payload equipment Experience in design, development andor exploitation of active RF units, such as Low noise amplifiers Channel amplifiers and linearisers Power amplifiers Frequency converters Digital signal processors Excellent organisation and communications skills and willingness to travel Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Harwell. We are looking for candidates who are available from June 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Micheline Belisle jobshespace.com, quoting job reference UKSC2548 before 18May15. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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