Vacancy in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom
Description
Telecommunication Systems Engineer in the Telecommunication Systems and Techniques Section, Radio Frequency Systems Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
You will be assigned for a period of three years as integrated support to the function of Telecommunication Systems Engineer in the Ground Segment Section, Technologies and Products Division, Telecommunication Technologies, Product and Systems Department, Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
Duties
Reporting to the Head of the Ground Segment Section, you will be responsible for managing activities relating to telecommunications ground and user segment technology and products. Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
โข initiating, monitoring and controlling, in collaboration with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line managers and other relevant ESA departments, ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) and other ARTES Programme Line activities relating to ground segment technology and product development for satellite communications;
โข supporting the creation and implementation of other CSC programme element activities;
โข reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates;
โข identifying and defining ground segment product and technology needs for future satellite communication services;
โข supporting the promotion of ARTES CC and ARTES socioeconomic impact analysis;
โข coordinating expert technical support provided by other ESA organisational units, such as the Directorate of Operations and the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, as required to ensure effective initiation and management of activities;
โข participating in periodic meetings with the parent Section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency.
Technical competencies Experience in managing technology and product development activities carried out by industry for commercial satellite communication applicationsKnowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processesKnowledge of the satellite communication ground segment system architecture, products and marketKnowledge of satellite communication system architectures, products and marketKnowledge of modem, security and safety, antenna, cloud and artificial intelligence solutions applicable to satellite communication systems and solutions is an asset
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A masterโs degree in an engineering discipline is required for this post.
Additional requirements
Experience in ground and user segment technology and equipment and subsystem design and development is required.
Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications operator and European industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of operating within a European agency framework, would be a distinct advantage.
You should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills and have contract or subcontract management experience.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agencyโs security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masterโs degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.