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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2020-09-10 12:10:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 620 We are currently looking for a Telecommunication Satellite Payload Engineer to work in the city of Harwell, United Kingdom. The Telecommunication Satellite Payload Engineer will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of satellite payload technology and products under the responsibility of the Payload Technology Section. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Initiating, monitoring and controlling space segment technology and product development activities for satellite communications under the ARTES Core Competitiveness CC and other ARTES programme lines, with a focus on digital communication technologies. Liaising with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line Managers and other relevant Departments of ESA as necessary to fulfil this role. Supporting activities of the Ground Segment Section and the creation and implementation of ARTES partnership projects. Reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of ARTES activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates. Identifying and defining product and technology needs for future satellite communication services, in particular for digital communication technology and products. Supporting the promotion of the ARTES 4.0 programme and the ARTES socioeconomic impact analysis. Coordinating the provision of expert technical support from other ESA organisational units e.g. TEC as required to ensure an effective initiation and management of activities. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Technical Competences Experience in managing technology development activities carried out by industry for commercial satellite communication. Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes. Knowledge of satellite communication system architectures, products and market. Experience in the specification, design, development and testing of at least one of the following digital signal processors, communication modems, digital andor mixed signal ASICs, software defined radios. Behavioural Competences Communication Results Orientation Planning and Organisation Teamwork Stakeholder Relationship Management. Strong negotiation skills and contractsubcontract management experience. Experience in space segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 02102020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. [ more ]
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