Telecommunications System Engineer

Job ID: TIA-100

Deadline: 22 April 2019

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 T-ENG – Engineering Support to Telecommunications and Integrated Applications.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Overview

In support and reporting to the ScyLight Programme Manager the postholder will coordinate the activities required for setting-up future Institutional and European telecommunications Programmes/ Initiatives/ Activities in the area optical communications (Intra-Satellite, Satellite connections between Satellites, Ground, or Airborne) and  applications/services) as well as in the area of secure satcom for safety and security, research programs (H2020, Horizon Europe), partnership programmes.

The activities notably include the support of preparatory activities, actions and implementation in cooperation and cooperation with the relevant stakeholders (Industry, National Agencies, EU Institutions).

The tasks typically will include:

  • Supporting the Project preparation and implementation and managing industrial activities.
  • Provide support to the ScyLight Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Leads in coordinating ESA internal studies and preparing the associated documentation.
  • Support the ESA ScyLight Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Leads in monitoring activities related to the industrial activities, especially monitoring the coherent and cost-effective implementation of requirements from system level down to the lower sub-system level.
  • Participation in Agency Reviews, notably supporting the ScyLight Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Leads in organizing the Phase A/B System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review as well as lower level technical reviews in the relevant field of interest.
  • Supporting the definition of technology activities or additional technical studies in preparation of the next Phase of the Programme in the appropriate areas of competence.
  • Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation telecommunication systems for both space and ground segment.
  • Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation mobile communication systems for both space and ground segment.
  • Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation mobile communication systems for both space and ground segment.
  • Preparation of inputs to status reports.

Regular reporting of progress to the ESA System Engineer and the ScyLight Programme Manager. In the execution of the tasks, the Telecommunication Systems Engineer will liaise closely and proactively with the rest of the Programme team as well as with other colleagues within the Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Services
Department.  In particular as support to the ScyLight Programme Manager the tasks will include:

  • Support to preparatory activities in the course of defining and setting up new programme elements and the related programmatic frameworks.
  • Support in the creation of information packages to Decision Makers and industrial partners.
  • Support in the creation of internal or external decision documents (e.g. proposals to the ESA programme boards) throughout the relevant project lifetime.
  • Identification and characterisation of new services and applications.
  • Support to other projects or Directorates of ESA for the definition and operational assessment of applications and services.
  • Support to standardisation activities in specific areas.
  • Monitoring of and reporting about activities in other ARTES Elements or other relevant programmes including EC programmes.
  • Initiation, preparation and running promotion activities, like workshops with Industry, other agencies or National Delegation as well as media related activities (e.g. web-articles).
  • Initiation of and/or participation in international working groups.

Specific qualification requirements

The candidate shall have experience of system engineering including:

  • A Master’s Degree in Engineering arelevant experience in aerospace or telecommunications.
  • Experience in an international team is required.
  • Very good interpersonal skills, be well-organised, pro-active, self-motivated and able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
  • Ability to draft technical reports.
  • Proven capabilities in preparation of programmatic frameworks requiring system and strategic thinking.
  • Experience Optical Technologies (Space and/or terrestrial).
  • Relevant experience in requirements analysis, design, implementation and operations, and associated management experience.
  • Sound knowledge of the overall space market.
  • Good communication skills, problem solving skills and be able to manage relationships, work in a team and be self-motivating and disciplined.
  • A very good working knowledge of spoken and written English 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  in line with ESA Job Class.
  • 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

Provide prior to 22 April 2019 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone and Ms. Tracey Longden, at email davide.starnone@aurora.nl and tracey.longden@aurora.nl quoting reference TIA-100 (RT-C/TIA-TI/00100).

Please read our Recruitment Process for ESA for more details.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by  25 April 2019, 13.00 hours.

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