Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
We are looking for a Satcom Ground Segment Engineer to work at ESA’s premises in either Noordwijk, Netherlands or Harwell, UK.
About the client and location
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. As ESA’s largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production.
The European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Harwell, UK. With special focuses on the link between space and telecommunications, ECSAT also hosts ESA’s Earth Observation Climate Office. It is from here that ESA’s Climate Change Initiative programme is executed.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
- Coordinating the initiation of activities related to technology and product design and development for the telecommunication ground segment.
- Evaluating, negotiating, monitoring and controlling contracts and activities related to technology and product development for satellite telecommunication ground segments.
- Monitoring market and technology trends and developments in satellite communication ground segments.
- Providing input for the Department Business Intelligence management system.
- Supporting TIA Communication activities in line with the ESA TIA Communication Policy rules.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- University Degree or equivalent in Engineering or a relevant field.
- At least 4 years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite telecommunications user or ground segment products and technologies.
- Experience in Satcom ground segment GEO and NGSO architectures.
- Expertise in some or all the following areas:
- Satellite Communication Ground Segment Digitalization and automation (Containerization, virtualization, AI/ML, DIFI).
- Satellite Communication terminal/modem development (DVB-S2/S2X, 5G-NR NTN). Experience with FPGA development would be ideal.
- Communication protocols including quality of service aspects, security aspects, upper layer techniques in IP and networking and air interface techniques.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
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