http://www.esa.int/hr/PDF/ESA-AR-ESTEC-2010-011-REV.1.pdf
ESA/AR-ESTEC(2010)011,REV.1
Paris, 29 November 2010
Reissued: 28 February 2011
(English only)
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management
The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer
and encourages applications from women
TITLE
Communication System Engineer in the Communication TT&C Systems and Techniques Section, in the RF Payload Systems Division of the Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management.
GRADE
This position is classified in the A2/A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
This position forms part of ESA’s Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency.
LOCATION
ESTEC, Noordwijk (The Netherlands).
DUTIES
The postholder will operate in the Communication TT&C Systems and Techniques Section of the RF Payload Systems Division. The RF Payloads Systems Division is responsible for the technical performances of space instrumentation and communication systems, subsystems, equipment and technology to be defined, developed and procured for ESA projects and technology programmes.
The principal tasks of the Communication System Engineer will include :
assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation of mobile, fixed communication systems and high-speed telemetry for both the space and the ground segment;
analysis, definition, specification and development follow-up of key sub-systems exploiting advanced techniques from architecture/algorithms to detailed design for future spacecommunications elements;
support to ESA projects;
responsibilityfor technical tasks associated with external consultancies;
participation to international standardisation bodies;
supervision of students and trainees for sub-system analysis involving computer simulations, digital equipment testing and any eCPB-2011-0344
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supporting activities in general;
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in telecommunication engineering, complemented with a few years of work experience in the field of telecommunication systems, sub-systems and networks, preferably in the space sector. Knowledge of modern computer systems, programming languages and system simulation tools is required. Familiarity with the technology of the space and ground segments of satellite networks as well as the characteristics of the commonly used channel propagation models is considered an asset. Familiarity with physical layer modem techniques analysis and simulations is also advantageous.
Applicants should have good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a different teams environment and should accomplish solutions in line with team objectives. They should have good communication skills, a proactive attitude to solve problems and interest for innovative technologies.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for applications is 14 March 2011.
Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made on-line at the ESA Web Site (www.esa.int/careers). Those unable to apply on-line should submit their CV to the Head of the ESTEC Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH (The Netherlands).
ESA staff members wishing to apply for this position should fill in the Internal Application Form and email it to Apply2ESTEC
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Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada.
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.
Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented member states.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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