Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

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 in the domain of  PLT – RF Systems Payload and Technologies.
The happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and  a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Specific Tasks

The candidate will be assigned to the Telecommunications Systems & Technologies section with the role of ‘Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer’.

• Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D.
•  Support the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of :
  • i) satellite modem physical and link layer analysis, design, prototyping and testing.
  • ii) SATCOM Systems and network analysis and simulations.
• Support internal hands-on technical analysis on subjects related to future SATCOM systems.
• Support the preparation of the section R&D technology roadmaps in the area of telecom systems and networks.
• Coordinate the section telecom lab activities.

A diverse range of support tasks in the following domains:

• Activities and contracts technical follow-up.
• Specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA and/or by major European industries/operators.
• Validation of designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials (possibly in co-operation with third parties).
• Design, implementation and testing tasks for technological projects.
• Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D.
• Emphasis on digital communication system and sub-system techniques, high-speed processing techniques for communication via satellites.
• Knowledge of satellite communication architectures and techniques.
• Experience in analysis and design of modern digital communication systems, coding and synchronization issues.
• Knowledge of modern prototyping and testing methodologies for digital communication sub-systems is also preferred.

Specific Qualification Requirements

• Master Degree or PhD in Telecommunication Engineering with particular emphasis on digital transmissions from the physical and MAC perspective.
• Strong technical background in telecommunication engineering and knowledge of the relevant communication protocols is required.
• Knowledge of the main satellite and terrestrial telecom standards is considered an asset as well as the experience with communication system HW prototyping and testing (e.g. FPGA, DSP, GPU, micro-processors).
• Broad technical expertise in telecommunication networks design with particular emphasis on physical and link layer, and good understanding of multiple access telecommunication protocols.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of communication simulation software tools (e.g. Matlab, C++) is required.
• A few years of work experience in the field of complex digital communications systems, sub-systems and networks is preferred.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule.
• Proficiency in English language (spoken and written) is essential.

Legal and Security Requirements

• All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands
• 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 Space Technology and Research Centre (ESTEC) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• 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.
• Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme.

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 12 July 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TEC-PLT-738 (RT-C/TEC-ESC/00738) as reference.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 14 July 2021, 13.00 hours.

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