Operation & Maintenance of RF Payloads Systems & Antenna Measurement Technician

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 Radio Frequency Equipment & Technology Section with the role of “Operation & Maintenance of RF Payloads Systems & Antenna Measurement Technician”. The following tasks include:

Assisting with the integration, configuration and running of RF test set-ups for evaluating the performance of RF equipment, subsystems or instruments for space application such as.

• Atomic Clocks and Time and Frequency Test beds.
• Navigation payloads and associated equipment.
• Linear and Non-linear characterisation of subsystems/devices.
• Life time testing of RF payload equipment.
• Development of software (using VEE and/or Lab View) for automated testing, control and monitoring of telemetries and RF performance.
• MIC/MMIC integration using dedicated equipment such as wire and ribbon bonding machines, eutectic die bonding and testing using on wafer probing station.
• General laboratory support such as, general maintenance activities, calibration of the laboratory equipment, upgrade of test facilities, replacement of consumables, design of mechanical housings, thermal plates and test jigs for RF circuits, etc.
• Maintain up to date the RF equipment inventory list and control of lent out equipment.
• Development of software tools for control and monitoring of performance parameters of RF test beds.
• TT&C and communication test beds.
• PIM performance, multipactor performance and high power evaluation.
• General laboratory support such as, scheduled maintenance, replacement of consumables, and design of mechanical housings, thermal plates and test jigs for RF circuits.
• Development of control software (using VEE) for automated testing.
• Organisation and maintenance of laboratory library, which includes documentation operating manuals, test reports and general documentation.

Specific Qualification Requirements

• Minimum requirement of Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• A strong background in the preparation of RF test setups, integration and testing of RF Equipment (Active, Passive, time & frequency references) and RF Payloads.
• Good experience with LabView/Vee Pro and tools for automated testing, control and monitoring of telemetries and RF performance.
• Good working knowledge of Thermal Vacuum chambers/systems.
• Experience in maintenance and calibration of general RF laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.
• 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 4 June 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TEC-PLT-716(RT-C/TEC-EFE/00716) as reference.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by  7 June 2021, 13.00 hours.

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