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Microwave Engineer

2018-06-15 09:27:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 446 You will have the opportunity to provide engineering support to the Radio Frequency Equipment Technology Section at the European Space Agency. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Contribute to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF technologies applicable to space and ground segments, with particular emphasis on active RF equipment and components HPAs, LNAs, TR modules, etc. in MMIC and hybrid forms. Provide expert technical support to projects and programmes. Contribute to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of RF equipment and technologies and to the definition of ESA RD programmes. Define technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies to full hardware development. Contribute to the developmentusage of section related laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools. Maintain stateoftheart expertise by interacting with research Institutes, monitoring the technological trends and applying them in the daytoday work. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Masters degree in Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering. You have a good background on RF equipment and technologies for space application. You have a minimum of 4 years of working experience on Active RF equipment, components and technologies. You are fluent in English. 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 09072018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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Microwave Engineer

2018-04-23 12:25:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Microwave Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Microwave Engineer in the Radio Frequency Equipment and Technology Section, Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology Division, Radio Frequency Systems and Payloads Office, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The RF Equipment and Technology Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD in the fields of in the fields of Radio Frequency RF equipment and building blocks, active and passive components, and related design and characterisation tools Duties Reporting to the Head of Section and within the above technical fields, the postholders main tasks and responsibilities will include contributing to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF equipment, subsystems, components and technologies applicable to space and ground segments providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies throughout all project phases contributing to the definition of technology development for the Agencys Technology programmes defining technical requirements and statements of work for tasks to be performed by industry, from early conceptual studies to full hardware development initiating and monitoring RD activities covering long and shortterm needs fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures contributing to the developmentuse of Sectionrelated laboratory facilities and analysissimulation tools monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends, collaborating with universities and research institutes to maintain stateoftheart competence within ESA supervising students and trainees for analysis, simulation and development of advanced concepts in the Sections technical domains contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Technical competencies General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Handson hardware experience Experience with the design, development and application of relevant tools and methods Understanding of related technologies, RD trends and the industrial landscape Project support experience in a relevant domain Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation Behavioural competencies Communication Teamwork Customer Focus Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Results Orientation Planning Organisation Education A Masters degree or equivalent qualification in microwave or RF electronic engineering is required. Additional requirements A good background in RFmicrowave equipment and technologies for space applications and several years work experience in these fields is required. A general knowledge of RFmicrowave equipment, building blocks, techniques and technologies is also necessary. A good understanding and experience of passive RF equipment filters, IMUXOMUX, ferrite devices, etc. and related electromagnetic analysis and design tools are required. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 8 May 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE

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How the microwave oven became a million dollar idea

2017-08-18 02:05:36| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the microwave oven became a million dollar idea.

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RF Microwave Designer

2017-07-27 16:11:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Antwerp Space is a leading company in Belgium, active in the field of satellite communications. It is part of OHB SE, a European Space and Technology group that currently employs over 2400 people. Antwerp Spaces core business is in the delivery of satellite communication solutions and products for scientific, exploration and telecommunication missions, as well as their ground segment extension with products and systems. Antwerp Space operates both on the commercial and institutional markets, supporting space agency programmes, as well as industrial company projects worldwide. The company activities have been located in Antwerp since 1962, when it was founded as part of Bell Telephone. We employ over 70 highly skilled engineers and PhDs from all over the world! Job description In order to strengthen our RF Microwave design team we want a colleague MF with a passion for analog electronics and high frequency techniques, who wants to take part in the development of telecommunication equipment for space for both onboard of the satellite and satellite ground stations. Your responsibility in the cooperation with your colleagues of the team are System Design Analysis of specifications for telecommunication systems, definition of system topology and derivation of subsystem specifications. You are able to subdivide a telecommunication system in its key building blocks, such as local oscillator, frequency convertor, modulator. You have good notions of key performance parameters of system building blocks, such as phase noise, gain compression point, intermodulation products, return loss, insertion loss, Circuit Designer Design, simulation and test of RF microwave also linear or switching DCDC converters and analog signal conditioning Highspeed digital signals and signal integrity PCB design PCB layout with a suitable software package Job experience You are a university or high school bachelor or master, but above all you have a passion for high frequency techniques. You have already worked with a soldering iron and you can express yourself fluently and easily orally and in writing Dutch and English. Although the the main emphasis is on analog electronics you have notions of digital electronics , EMCEMI and 3D mechanical design. Job offer Location The principle job location is Antwerp Hoboken though short duration missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment. Offer We offer you an attractive salary, with all fringe benefits in a hightech environment

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