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Join the forefront of space exploration and innovation with ESA's Wave Interaction and Propagation Section
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ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
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Embark on an exhilarating journey with the European Space Agency (ESA), an organization dedicated to exploring the unknowns of space and fostering international collaboration in space research. ESA’s Wave Interaction and Propagation Section is integral to understanding electromagnetic waves and their applications in space systems. This section is involved in sophisticated modelling, data analysis, algorithm development, and experimental validation to enhance space missions.
Role Summary:
- Contribute to the modelling, processing, and performance assessment of optical remote sensing or telecom missions.
- Engage in tasks suited to your skills, including model development and data set analysis.
- Participate in prototype software development for simulations and post-processing.
Role Requirements:
- Completion or near completion of a Master’s degree in optics, wave propagation, remote sensing, or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Capability to work both independently and in a multicultural team.
- Software programming experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in English or French, with additional ESA Member State language knowledge beneficial.
For more insights on ESA's Young Graduate Programme and to view the ESA Competency Framework, please visit: Young Graduate Programme and FAQ Young Graduate Programme.
The Wave Interaction and Propagation Section covers the understanding of the behaviour of electromagnetic waves (from a few megahertz to optical wavelengths) in a variety of media - both natural and man-made - and environmental conditions, as well as on the application of this understanding to the development and exploitation of space systems. The section performs modelling, data analysis and algorithmic development, and undertakes experimental validation of models and algorithms. It contributes to the end-to-end performance assessment of space missions.
As part of the Wave Interaction and Propagation Section, you will contribute to consolidating the modelling, processing and performance assessment of optically based remote sensing or telecom missions. Your background will be duly considered when assigning the task. The nature of the work can be adapted to your skills but will typically involve some model development combined with the analysis of datasets (Earth observation, propagation, outputs of existing simulation or data processing software). Activities will also typically involve some prototype software development (physical simulation, post processing, …)
You should have just completed or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline such as optics, wave propagation or remote sensing. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Software programming experience will be considered an asset. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
During the interview motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. For further information on the Young Graduate Programme please visit: Young Graduate Programme and FAQ Young Graduate Programme.
