About this job

ESA is looking for an AOCS/GNC Sensors Engineer.

Description
AOCS/GNC Sensors Engineer in the AOCS/GNC Sensors Unit, GNC, AOCS & Pointing Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering & Quality.
The Unit is in charge of developing new AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control Systems) and GNC (Guidance Navigation and Control) sensors. Such sensors include star trackers, gyroscopes, accelerometers, IMUs, magnetometers, Sun and Earth sensors, hybrid navigation systems, 3D cameras, optical navigation sensors. Actuators such as wheels and CMGs are developed in cooperation with another department. The Unit is also in charge of developing, maintaining and operating the Division laboratory facilities in order to support divisional R&D activities and project investigations.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Unit and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short- term needs and addressing the development, modification or qualification of AOCS/GNC sensors and actuators;
• Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in the area of inertial sensors, optical sensors, Sun/Earth sensors, magnetic or inertial actuators;
• Laboratory activities aimed at providing independent verification of R&D results or specific Project Support;
• Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• Providing expertise to support ESA projects within your area, in relation with colleagues in the other entities of the Division;
• Contributing to Unit activities and support in the domain of the dissemination of the results of the activities performed, in-orbit analyses, lessons learned and knowledge management.

Duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.

Profile

Technical competencies
General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
Hands-on hardware experience
Experience with laboratory and field testing of relevant technical equipment
Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
Experience in preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation)Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews.

Education
A Master’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Additional requirements
Proven experience in AOCS/GNC sensors, their related development & procurement activities including detailed design & qualification process. Preference will be given to those with strong expertise in two or more of the following areas related to the position:

• Experience in electronics design & analyses;
• Radiation effects in space electronics;
• Previous experience in R&D laboratory environment;
• Understanding of Spacecraft System Design and Spacecraft Operations;
• Hardware development for ‘New Space’ systems.

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The closing date for applications is 11 March 2021.

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 at 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 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. (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

We offer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support. For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over the Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space. Learn more: http://www.esa.int/