About this job

ESA is looking for a Microwave Engineer.

Post
This position forms part of ESA’s Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise.
Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which you may be appointed to a permanent post at the Agency

Description
Microwave Engineer in the Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment and Technology Section, Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment and Technology Section provides engineering support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the fields of ground and space-borne RF equipment and its building blocks, RF active and passive technologies, Time and Frequency generation and distribution, RF testing and Instrumentation and related design and characterization tools.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of Section and, within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• contributing to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF equipment, subsystems, components and technologies applicable to space and ground segments;
• providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of RF Equipment and technologies, throughout all project phases;
• contributing to the definition of technology development roadmaps within the Agency’s technology programmes;
• defining technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry, from early conceptual studies to full hardware development;
• initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• end-to-end laboratory activities as required in support to Industry, ESA projects and programmes;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends, liaising with universities and research institutes in order to maintain a state-of-the-art engineering expertise in the Section’s technical domains;
• supervising students and trainees for analysis, simulation and development of advanced concepts in the Section’s technical domains;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

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
• Experience with the design, development and application of relevant tools and methods
• Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
• Project support experience in a relevant domain
• Experience with laboratory or field testing of relevant technical equipment
• 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 telecommunication, electronic or microwave engineering is required.

Additional requirements
Good background on RF equipment and technologies for space applications is required.
Experience in the development of mixed RF/digital technology for clock signal processing and timing, including design tools and test methods is required.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 17 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.
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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/