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Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer
2016-02-10 19:08:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA at ECSAT, UK. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The work will be performed onsite at ECSAT within the TIAPY Division in Harwell, UK. The contractor will work on Quantum Project, reporting to the Quantum Payload Manager in the Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate, Telecommunication Satellite Programmes Department and will be responsible for monitoring various performances and engineering aspects of satellite payloads. The postholders tasks will include Monitoring payload units development, integration and testing Monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of payload requirements from system level down to the lower application level Working in Partnership with Satellite Operators to ensure that the payload equipment development proceeds in a timely and pragmatic manner whilst maintaining the original innovative nature of the payload Working with the industrial team to ensure that the design and performance of payload meets its specified requirements, including software, subsystem and unit performances Analysing predicted performance parameters of payload and monitoring these throughout the project phases Ensuring the adequacy of relevant operational requirements to control and operate the payload Supporting payload and lowerlevel reviews, as well as supporting spacecraft level reviews and any nonconformance reviews Regular reporting to his programme Payload Manager. In the execution of the tasks, the Payload Engineer will liaise closely and proactively with the rest of the Quantum Project team as well as with other Project Teams within the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department. Specific qualification requirements Masters in Engineering or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics. Substantial experience in designing and developing of one or more onboard RF equipment including LNAs, frequency converters, channel amplifiers, digital processor, multiplexers, filters, EPCs and satellite antennas. Systems and strategic thinking, results orientation, responsible risktaking decisionmaking, and relationship management are considered important. Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively. The successful candidate should demonstrate proven technical capabilities, in particular in the mechanicalstructural engineering field, and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically. The Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, resourcefulness and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work and communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of another ESA member state language is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT at Harwell, UK. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the United Kingdom. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 2 March 2016 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference TIA51. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by 9 March 2016, 1300 hours.
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