VN 23/41 Space to Ground Engineer
JOB DETAIL
VN 23/41 Space to Ground Engineer
Within the Programme Preparation and Development Department (PRD), the Low Earth Orbit Division (LEO) is responsible for the development the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation (EPS-SG) system until hand-over to routine operations.
Located in the Systems Team of the LEO Division, the Space to Ground Engineer is responsible for the Radio Frequency (RF) space-to-ground links of satellites of the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation (EPS-SG) programme and of the future low earth orbit systems to be developed under the responsibility of the LEO Division.
- Develop and maintenance relevant parts of space-to-ground interface specifications and of associated documents, in particular the space-to-ground link budgets for existing and new Polar systems;
- Define test tools for pre-launch verification (e.g. RF suitcases) and in-orbit tests and support for their development / procurement;
- Coordinate the definition, logistics and execution of the RF space-to-ground compatibility tests and analysis of the test results;
- Prepare and execute of the in-orbit tests, predictions and results evaluation, and support to the commissioning phase in the RF communications area;
- Support Spacecraft and Ground Segment development activities with respect to RF communications;
- Coordination of activities with the Ground Segment Team, with ESA and other internal and external parties as required;
- Execution of related system analyses and trade-offs, including the assessment of deviations/waivers, investigation of anomalies, etc;
- Support for the definition of concepts and contributions to feasibility studies for the new Polar systems;
- Support Frequency Coordination activities for current and future Polar systems interfacing the Frequency Coordination management at EUMETSAT.
LOCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Telecommunications, RF Engineering, Aerospace Engineering) or equivalent experience in relevant field.
LANGUAGES
DEADLINE
18 October 2023
- Proven experience in the development of satellite systems with knowledge of end-to-end protocols at radiofrequency and data handling levels;
- Overall experience in the frame of a satellite development programmes for operations in a 24/7 real-time framework;
- Experience with procurement of complex engineering systems and management of technical support contracts would be an advantage;
- Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues and to express ideas and issues clearly;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work as part of a team.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
The initial contract will be of 4 years’ duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT.
This post is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 6,903.21 per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension and insurance deductions) which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site.
EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.
Applicants are required to disclose all nationalities they have held and currently hold in order to
determine whether they can exercise the role as advertised in compliance with applicable export
control regulations.
ABOUT EUMETSAT
EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation’s Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.
As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.)
