ESA is looking for an ERO On-Board Computer and Data Handling Systems Engineer.
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Description
ERO On-Board Computer and Data Handling Engineer in the On-Board Computer and Data Handling Section, Data Systems, Microelectronics and Component Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The On-Board Computer & Data Handling Section provides support to ESA projects and carries out technology research (R&D) on turnkey on-board HW Data Handling solutions with the emphasis on:
You will be assigned as integrated support to the position of On-Board Computer and Data Handling Systems Engineer in the Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) Project, Human and Robotic Exploration Projects Department, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration. The Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) is one of the three flight elements of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) Campaign, conducted in cooperation with NASA. The Capture, Containment and Return System (CCRS) and the UHF Transceiver Payload are NASA CFIs for the ERO project.
Training and familiarisation with the parent Department’s remit, processes and procedures will be provided at the start of this assignment.
You will report directly to the ERO System Engineering Team Leader and be responsible for the definition, implementation and procurement of the ERO spacecraft data handling subsystem as well as for the on-board software.
This responsibility specifically includes procurement of the platform software and will require managing any software and data handling interfaces with the NASA-provided CCRS and UHF Transceiver Payloads.
In particular, you will, within the programme guidelines and constraints as defined by the Project Leader:
In the execution of these tasks, you will interface directly with the relevant counterparts in the industrial teams and, within the ERO Project, directly with the Spacecraft Development Team, the System Engineering Team, the Product Assurance Team and the Project Control Team. You will moreover be responsible for identifying and coordinating the engineering support provided by D/TEC and D/OPS by:
Finally, you will participate in periodic meetings with the parent Section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency.
Technical competencies
General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
Hands-on hardware experience
Experience in the development and verification of space hardware
Project support experience in a relevant domain
Spacecraft systems knowledge
Environmental testing for space hardware
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities
Education
A Master’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering, networks, telecommunications or a related field is required.
Additional requirements
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The closing date for applications is 25 May 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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We offer
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