Summary
An opportunity for an experienced payload engineer to work onsite at ECSAT for Telespazio VEGA UK, supporting the development of satellite payload technology and related products.
Objective
To effectively support the Payload Technology Section with the development of novel technologies, liaising with procurement, strategic leaders, and other relevant Agency departments.
Responsibilities / Duties
The successful candidate can expect to be involved in the following:
- 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 socio-economic 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.
Qualifications / Experience
- University Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Satellite Communications, or related discipline
Essential Skills
- Experience in managing technology development activities carried out by industry for commercial satellite communication;
- 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 and/or mixed signal ASICs, software defined radios;
- Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes would be distinct asset.
- Strong negotiation skills and contract/subcontract management experience.
- Experience in space segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development.
- Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry
Qualities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Results Orientated individual;
- Well-established planning and organisation skills;
- Able to effectively carry out teamwork;
Further Details
All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date for applications is 10th July 2020.
Location of the position is ECSAT, Harwell, UK
To apply : Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@telespazio.com
By sending your CV to careers@telespazio.com you give your consent for Telespazio VEGA to hold and process your personal information for the purpose of the application.
Benefits
Competitive Package, covering salary, generous holiday allowance, training plan and more
Security
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.