Wave Interaction Engineer

Wave Interaction Engineer in the Wave Interaction and Propagation Section, RF Payloads & Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The Wave Interaction and Propagation Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the field(s) of: Wave propagation relevant to space communications, navigation and remote sensing; Wave interaction for active, passive and combined remote sensing of ocean, land and atmosphere of the Earth and other planets; In-situ characterization of the interaction/propagation environment; Data processing and data science techniques, simulation and performance evaluation tools.

The role entails providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies throughout all project phases; participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals; identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution; contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency's technology programmes; defining, 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; laboratory activities as required; monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining a state-of-the-art expertise; contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Job requirements include a master's degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline, strong knowledge of microwave interaction with natural environment for remote sensing, experience with the design of associated forward models and retrieval algorithms, experience with microwave Earth observation instrument concepts such as GNSS-R, GNSS-RO, SAR, microwave radiometry, microwave altimetry, and with related end-to-end performance assessment, spurious effects mitigation and vicarious calibration techniques, experience with associated Level-1 (physical observation) and Level-2 (geophysical) data products and data processing techniques, experience with defining and using performance simulation tools, in conducting simulations and end-to-end performance analyses, familiarity with data science techniques and with the development of scientific software code, experience with working in a space project environment and in the procurement and monitoring of industrial activities.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. 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.